University of Minnesota Crookston Athletics

Season Highs
Points: 76 (2024-25)
Field Goals Made: 31 (2024-25)
Free Throws Made: 14 (2024-25)
Three Pointers Made: None
Rebounds: 42 (2024-25)
Assists: 10 (2024-25)
Blocks: 3 (2024-25)
Steals: 3 (2024-25)

Game Highs
Points: 14 (vs Northern State, February 6, 2025)
Field Goals Made: 7 (vs Northern State, February 6, 2025)
Free Throws Made: 4 (vs Southwest Minnesota State, Feb. 15, 2025)
Three Pointers Made: None
Rebounds: 5 (Two Times)
Assists: 2 (vs Southwest Minnesota State, Feb. 15, 2025)
Blocks: 1 (Three Times)
Steals: 1 (Three Times)

2024-25 (Freshman): Carlson played in 26 games this year, starting five of them. He shot .596 from the field this season, scoring 76 points on the season. He picked up 42 rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and three blocks. He was also 14 of 19 from the free-throw line. 

Prior to UMC: Carlson has had a successful prep career at Holy Family. Carlson was named to the All-State, All-Conference and All-Conference honorable mention teams. He was also a two-time team captain and was named to the Mr. Basketball Watch List this past season in the state of Minnesota. Carlson was also a part of a top five team on the AAU Adidas Circuit.
 
In the classroom, Carlson was also named to the President's Honor Roll.
 
Carlson hails from a prestigious athletic family. His dad, Marc, competed in basketball at both St. Cloud State and Iowa State, a member of the Big 12 Conference. His mom, Sheri, played volleyball at St. Cloud State. One of his sisters, Brynn, played collegiate volleyball at Kansas State and finished her career at the University of Missouri. Another sister, Britt, played volleyball at Washington State and finished her career at the University of Central Florida. His brother, Ben, played basketball at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Utah.
 
Personal: Brayden is the son of Marc and Sheri Carlson of Woodbury, Minn. Carlson plans to major in business while a student-athlete at the University of Minnesota Crookston.