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University of New Mexico Lobos athletics
Braden Appelhans - Men's Basketball - University of New Mexico Lobos Athletics
Position

G

Height

6-7

Weight

185 lbs.

Class

Fr.

Hometown

Blue Springs, Mo.

Previous School

Western Reserve Academy

OF NOTE
• Intends to apply for a medical redshirt after playing in just 10 games as a freshman due to injury
• One of the top 3-point shooters in Missouri history
• Played senior season at Western Reserve Academy in Ohio

2022-23 SEASON (FRESHMAN)
• Had a surgery for a season-ending thumb injury in January, intends to apply for medical redshirt
• Appeared in 10 games off the bench, averaging 1.0 points and 1.2 rebounds per game
• Had five points and five rebounds vs. Western New Mexico (Dec. 6)
• Had two points, two rebounds and two blocks vs. Prairie View A&M (Dec. 20)
• Scored first career points (three) at SMU (Nov. 15)
• Made collegiate debut in season opener vs. Southern Utah (Nov. 7)

HIGH SCHOOL
• Played senior season at Western Reserve Academy in Ohio
• Represented Team Ohio in Italy in April of 2022
• Previously played at Blue Springs High School and shot 51.4% from 3-point range, the sixth best percentage in Missouri high school history
• Two-time All-District and All-Conference
• Also played for Team YOBO and KC Run GMC
• Three-star recruit by Rivals and 247 Sports

PERSONAL
• Birthday is August 13
• Son of Mike and Dana Appelhans
• Has one younger sibling, Avery