Troy Randall Brown Jr., born on July 28, 1999, is an American professional basketball player currently with the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). His basketball journey began in his senior year of high school when he earned the prestigious title of a McDonald's All-American in 2017. Following his high school success, Brown went on to play college basketball for the Oregon Ducks. His family has a strong sports background, with both his mother and father having competed collegiately at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, participating in track and basketball, respectively. Adding to the family's athletic achievements, Brown's sister, Jada, played basketball at the University of Kansas. During his high school years, Troy Randall Brown Jr. garnered attention as one of the standout players in the 2017 recruiting class, earning recognition from prominent recruiting platforms such as Scout.com, Rivals.com, and ESPN. On November 7, 2016, he made the commitment to join the Oregon Ducks for his college basketball career. Brown Jr. lived up to the high expectations during his time with the Oregon Ducks, maintaining his status as one of the team's top prospects throughout his freshman season and beyond. His impressive skills and contributions on the court undoubtedly played a role in his transition to the professional basketball stage, where he eventually found a place with the Detroit Pistons in the NBA.