on july 20, 2014, braun started his professional career with the belgian team okapi aalstar, signing a one-year deal. on november 18, 2014, braun recorded a career-high 27 points, shooting 11-of-14 from the field, along with six rebounds in a 92–83 win over the bakken bears. braun helped okapi aalstar to reach the 2015 belgian league semifinals, where they eventually lost to belfius mons-hainaut.