Meet Jim Brandon:

A Legacy Forged in Greatness

Step into the inspiring world of Jim Brandon, a global inspirational speaker and professional basketball legend. His remarkable journey through elite sport and leadership continues to transform lives across continents. With decades of unparalleled experience as a coach, player, commentator, and motivator, Jim brings a deep insight into performance, mindset, and achieving results, making him a powerful voice both on and off the court. Discover the man behind the legend and how he empowers others to find their inner lion.

A Global Basketball Legacy: Coach Jim B

Jim Brandon’s basketball journey is truly international, having coached and played in seven different countries at the highest professional and national levels. As a head coach, he has led internationally respected teams including the: 

  • Sheffield Sharks (UK)

  • Manchester Giants (UK)

  • Scottish Rocks (UK)

  • Al Ahli (Saudi Arabia)

  • Al Ittihad (Saudi Arabia)

His other international contributions include serving:

  • Senior Head Coach of the Saudi National Team

  • Assistant Head Coach of the England National Team

He drove athlete development, competitive excellence, and national program growth. After leading the Sheffield Sharks to British Basketball Champions, Jim was awarded with the

British Basketball League

Coach of The Year

Legendary playing years

As a player, Jim competed for some of the most historic and prestigious clubs in world basketball, including the legendary 

  • Boston Celtics (USA)

  • Udinese and Siena (Italy)

  • Sunderland Maestros ( UK British Champions)

  • Leicester Riders (UK)

  • Manchester Giants (UK)

  • Calderdale Explorers (UK)

  • Hospitalet, Barcelona (Spain)

A defining moment of his playing career came when Jim set a historic international scoring record, becoming the highest-scoring touring American player in an international competition.

He achieved this milestone by scoring an incredible 47 points against Yugoslavia, the Olympic Champions and Gold Medal winners, under the guidance of Basketball Hall of Fame Coach PJ Carlesimo.

Jim Brandon Head Coach - British Basketball League

Coach of The Year Sheffield Sharks British

Basketball Champions

Jim Brandon - Team Captain

Sunderland Maestros

British Basketball Champions