Herman Jesse Branson (January 7, 1942 – November 2, 2014) was an American basketball player.

Born in Graham, North Carolina, he played collegiately for Elon University.

He became known as the hoops legend at Elon, setting numerous basketball records, and still holding them today.

The Jersey now hangs in the Elon Scharr Center, moved from its place in the alumni gym.

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