Wheeler (Ga.) boys basketball retires NBA star Jaylen Brown’s number

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• Consistency and hard work has paid off.
• Always felt like I would be a star.
• But to be able to come back to my community is more important than anything.”Brown is best remembered at Wheeler for his 2014-15 season with the Wildcats as the forward led the program to the Georgia Class 6A state championship.
• As a senior, Brown was named the Gatorade Georgia Boys Basketball Player of the Year and averaged 28 points, 12 rebounds per game. Coming out of high school as a five-star prospect, Brown ended up playing at the University of California for one season before entering the 2016 NBA Draft, where he was the No.
• 3 overall pick by the Boston Celtics. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBrown is currently the leading scorer for the NBA’s Eastern Conference second place Celtics at 29.4 points per game. More about Wheeler High SchoolWheeler High School, located in Marietta, GA, is renowned for its strong academic programs and vibrant community.