Branch returns for his second season as a team captain and projected starter.

As a Junior (2007-08): Appeared in 22 games, including seven as a starter, averaging 19.2 minutes per contest. Started the final six games of the season. Averaged 13.1 points during the last seven contests of the year. Third on the team in scoring with 170 points (7.7 avg.). Second on the squad with 42 three-point field goals, shooting 33.1 percent from long range. Scored a career-high 21 points at Coppin State (Jan. 30), shooting 8-of-14 from the field, including 5-of-9 from three-point land, with 3 steals. Collected 17 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals versus Lenoir-Rhyne (Feb. 20). Connected on 5 three-pointers three times.

Transfer (Cedar Valley College): Sat out 2006-07 season at NCCU after transferring from Cedar Valley College in Lancaster, Texas. Also attended Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas.

High School (Enless Trinity H.S.): Lettered three seasons (2001-04). Earned all-conference and all-district honors as a senior. Also lettered in cross country.

Personal: Born October 11, 1986, in Fort Worth, Texas. Parents are Tony Branch and Sandra Brown. Major at NCCU is Mass Communications/Broadcast Media.