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Son of NBA Legend Makes Major College Commitment to Big Ten School

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | Last updated Jun 23, 2025 6:52 PM ET

It's not uncommon to see the son of an NBA legend look to follow in his father's footsteps and try to make it to the league. In the case of former Portland Trailblazers legend Brandon Roy, and his son, Brandon Roy Jr., the paths are starting to look very similar.

On Monday afternoon, Roy Jr. announced that he was committing to the Washington Huskies as a member of the 2025 class. Roy Jr. stands at 6-foot-2, 160 pounds as an unranked shooting guard.

Over two decades ago, Brandon Roy joined the Huskies as a 3-star recruit in the class of 2002. He flourished in Seattle, averaging 20 points, five rebounds and four assists in his senior season with the Huskies before being selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft.

Brandon Roy Jr. has committed to @UW_MBB .

The son of the Legendary Brandon Roy #3 will take the final roster spot for the Dawgs. Woof!!

Welcome Brandon Roy Jr.! pic.twitter.com/1iz2LWj14l
— UW Hoops World (@world_uw) June 23, 2025

Roy was incredible with the Blazers, though he saw his career cut short due to injuries. He won the Rookie of the Year Award in 2007, and was a three-time NBA All-Star from 2008-2010. Throughout his career, Roy suffered multiple meniscus tears, and had a degenerative knee condition where the cartilage in his knees wore away, leading to chronic pain and swelling.

Roy officially retired in 2013 as a member of the Minnesota Timberworlves.

Since, Roy has gotten into the coaching world at Garfield, in Seattle, where his son, Brandon Roy Jr. currently plays. Roy was named the aismith National HS Coach of the Year in 2017.

Now he gets to see his son try and follow the path that he laid out, with some big shoes to fill.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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