Brannon Dark, born in Paterson, New Jersey, has been living in Greenville, South Carolina, since 2005. At Woodmont High School in Piedmont, SC, he was a standout three-year varsity basketball player, serving as a two-year captain and earning two All-Region awards.

Brannon continued his basketball career at Spartanburg Methodist Junior College, where he earned 2nd Team All-Conference honors and ranked among the top five in the nation in field goal percentage during his sophomore year. He then transferred to Erskine College, where he averaged 14 points and 7 rebounds per game as a senior, earning 3rd Team All-Conference honors.

Brannon began his coaching career with the JV basketball team at Woodmont High School in 2018-2019 and later became an assistant coach for the varsity team in 2022. He currently resides in Easley, SC, with his wife Amanda and their son Tatum.