Austin Bradway

Position: Forward

Height/Weight: 6’7”/215

Summary:

Austin is a high-IQ, physically tough forward who impacts winning through versatility and unselfish play. He combines outstanding feel for the game with advanced passing, interior skill, and relentless effort. His ability to execute multiple roles on both ends makes him an ideal glue player for any high-level program.

Evaluation

Strengths & Skills

Playmaking & Decision-Making:

  • Elite feel for the game allows him to read defenses and make quick, accurate decisions.

  • Facilitates offense from the high post and short roll, creating scoring opportunities with precision passes to cutters and shooters.

  • Understands timing and spacing in complex actions—keeps the offense flowing under pressure.

    soon as his defender relaxes, maximizing open looks.

Interior Scoring & Technique:

  • Advanced footwork and patience around the rim; uses ball fakes to neutralize shot blockers.

  • Scores effectively off two feet, finishing through contact and against length.

  • Reliable in deep seals and mismatches, using physicality and leverage to create advantages.

Perimeter Development:

  • Has worked into a dependable perimeter shooter, making him a viable pick-and-pop threat.

  • Capable of stretching defenses to open driving lanes for teammates.

Screening & Physical Play:

  • High-level screener with a deep understanding of screening angles to create advantages.

  • Willing to absorb contact and execute the little things that free teammates.

Rebounding & Extra Possessions:

  • Plays with relentless effort on the glass, often tipping and securing contested rebounds.

  • Creates extra possessions through positioning, timing, and competitive motor.

Defensive Impact:

  • Switch-capable defender who handles middle-third screening actions and perimeter pops.

  • Strong enough to defend post players and mobile enough to cover stretch forwards.

  • High IQ defender who anticipates rotations and closes gaps effectively.

Leadership & Competitive Edge

Embraces the role of a connector—keeps the team engaged and organized.

Leads by example through physicality, toughness, and doing the unseen work that wins games.

Maintains composure in high-pressure situations and communicates consistently.

Intangibles

True “glue guy” who accepts his role and maximizes impact without needing high usage.

Extremely coachable and team-oriented, prioritizing winning over personal stats.

Brings stability, toughness, and basketball maturity to every lineup.

Brandon Payne’s Comments on Intangibles

“Austin is one of those players every coach wants in their program. He does all the little things that lead to winning—screening, rebounding, defending multiple positions—and he plays with an incredible motor. His IQ, toughness, and unselfishness make him a glue guy who holds everything together. Austin impacts games even when he’s not scoring, and that’s what makes him special.”