Brandon played his collegiate years at Providence College, where he captained the team on a historic run that included winning the school’s first ever Big East championship as well as reaching the NCAA College Cup semifinals. For his efforts, Brandon was named the Big East Tournament’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player. Prior to college, Brandon was a top high school recruit, being named a NSCAA All-American, ESPN First Team All-American, First Team All-State, Star Ledger New Jersey Player of the Year, and a Gatorade Player of the Year candidate. Brandon completed his bachelor’s degree in Sociology and went on to receive his master’s degree in Teaching in Health and Physical Education.