Brandon Ingram

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1. When was Brandon Ingram born?September 2, 1997
2. Where was Brandon Ingram born?Kinston, North Carolina
3. What is the NBA draft selection?Second overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft
4. What is the NBA all-star selections?One (2020)
5. What high school did Brandon Ingram play for and what did he win there?Brandon Ingram played in Kinston, North Carolina, where he helped his team win four straight state championships. He was also named North Carolina's Mr. Basketball, showing he was the best high‑school player in the state.
6. Which college did Brandon Ingram attend and what award did he earn?He went to Duke University for one season. During that year he was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year.

NBA Draft: The annual selection process by which NBA teams acquire the rights to players who are eligible to play in the league.
NBA All-Rookie Team: An honor bestowed upon the top performing first-year players in the National Basketball Association.
NBA Most Improved Player Award: An annual award recognizing the player who has demonstrated the greatest improvement from the previous season.
Trade: A transaction in which two or more NBA teams exchange players and/or draft picks.