Big Branden Goes To The Pros

For Branden Carlson, the Utah Utes center went undrafted but signed with the Toronto Raptors on a two-way contract. It's just a part of his special journey.

When Branden Carlson tipped in a teammate’s heave at the buzzer to pull off a 70-69 upset at UCLA back on Sunday February 18, his father was asked how the family’s living room ebbed and flowed as officials went to the replay monitor at Pauley Pavilion. 

“Honestly, pure joy, then some reservations that the refs might take it away,” said Bryan Carlson. “Th…