Episode 66: Branden Conrad
From Tailgate Talks with DiMarco and Garcia by Sport & Story
January 21, 2026 · 49 min
About this episode
Branden Conrad discusses his time as a member of the USC basketball team and his experiences in practice and competition.
A true Gamecock, Branden Conrad embodies what it means to "bleed Garnet & Black." A member of the USC basketball team from 2006-2009, Branden not only guarded the likes of Tre' Kelly and Devan Downey every day in practice, but also carved out a role in the lineup on his way to helping secure an SEC Eastern Division title.
People in this episode
Hosts: DiMarco, Garcia
Guest: Branden Conrad
Topics covered
- Gamecock basketball
- SEC Eastern Division
- college sports
- athlete experiences
- team dynamics
Keywords
- Branden Conrad
- USC basketball
- SEC
- Gamecock
- college athlete
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: USC, SEC
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