Jarrell Brantley

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Jarrell Brantley
Jarrell Brantley - Utah Jazz.jpg
Brantley in July 2021
No. 7Nagasaki Velca
Position Power forward / small forward
League B.League
Personal information
Born (1996-06-07) June 7, 1996 (age 27)
Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school
College College of Charleston (2015–2019)
NBA draft 2019: 2nd round, 50th overall pick
Selected by the Indiana Pacers
Playing career2019–present
Career history
20192021 Utah Jazz
2019–2021Salt Lake City Stars
2021–2022 UNICS
2022 Greensboro Swarm
2022 Leones de Ponce
2022–2023 New Zealand Breakers
2023 Utah Jazz
2023–present Nagasaki Velca
Career highlights and awards
  • All-NBA G League First Team (2020)
  • NBA G League All-Rookie Team (2020)
  • First-team All-CAA (2019)
  • 2× Second-team All-CAA (2017, 2018)
  • Third-team All-CAA (2016)
  • CAA All-Defensive Team (2017)
  • CAA Rookie of the Year (2016)
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at NBA.com
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at Basketball-Reference.com

Jarrell Isaiah Brantley (born June 7, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for Nagasaki Velca of the B.League. He played college basketball for the College of Charleston Cougars.

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College career

As a junior, Brantley averaged 17.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game and was named to the Second Team All-Colonial Athletic Association. [1] He averaged 19 points and 8.4 rebounds per game as a senior, while averaging 1.2 three-pointers per game on a 32.8 percent three-point field goal percentage. [2] He was named to the First Team All-Colonial Athletic Association. [3] Brantley finished his career with 1,914 points, which is the third highest in the team's history. [4]

Professional career

Utah Jazz (2019–2021)

Brantley worked out for several NBA teams after his college season ended, including the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Phoenix Suns. [4]

Brantley was selected by the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2019 NBA draft with the 50th overall pick before being traded to the Utah Jazz. [2] [5]

On July 16, 2019, Brantley was signed to a two-way contract by the Jazz. [6] On October 25, 2019, Brantley made his debut in NBA, coming off from bench in an 86–95 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers with three rebounds, an assist and a block. [7] On January 15, 2020, Brantley tallied 28 points, eight rebounds and five assists for the Salt Lake City Stars in a loss to the Maine Red Claws. [8] On February 11, Brantley flirted with a triple double, contributing 26 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists in a 112–108 overtime win over the Texas Legends. [9]

On April 13, 2021, Brantley played 22 minutes for the Jazz in a 106–96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. He scored 10 points off the bench including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, with 4 rebounds and 1 assist. He also proved the most effective defender against Thunder guard-forward Luguentz Dort. [10]

On September 15, 2021, with request from Brantley, he was waived by the Jazz. [11]

UNICS (2021–2022)

On September 20, 2021, Brantley signed with UNICS Kazan of the VTB United League. [12]

Brantley left the team in early 2022 due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. [13] The team sued him for $250,000 and tried to prevent him from signing with an NBA G League team. [13]

Greensboro Swarm (2022)

On March 11, 2022, Brantley was acquired via waivers by the Greensboro Swarm, [14] playing 10 games and averaging 10.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.4 steals. [15]

Leones de Ponce (2022)

On April 5, 2022, Brantley signed with Leones de Ponce of the BSN. [15]

Brantley joined the Los Angeles Clippers for the 2022 NBA Summer League. [16]

New Zealand Breakers (2022–2023)

On July 27, 2022, Brantley signed with the New Zealand Breakers for the 2022–23 NBL season. [17] He and his brother Jamaal became the first duo of import brothers to play together in an NBL game. [18] He was named the Breakers' Club MVP. [19]

Return to Utah (2023)

On March 18, 2023, Brantley signed a 10-day contract with the Utah Jazz, returning to the franchise for a second stint. [20] He appeared in four NBA games for the Jazz.

Nagasaki Velca (2023–present)

On August 1, 2023, Brantley signed with Nagasaki Velca of the B.League. [21]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

NBA

Regular season

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2019–20 Utah 9010.7.357.231.5002.21.2.3.62.7
2020–21 Utah 2804.9.481.4291.0001.0.5.3.12.3
2022–23 Utah 409.8.571.4441.0001.5.8.0.55.5
Career4106.7.457.380.8331.3.7.2.22.7

Playoffs

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2020 Utah 206.5.000.000.5002.01.0.0.5.5
2021 Utah 201.5.000.500.5.0.0.0.5
Career404.0.000.000.5001.3.5.0.3.5

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2015–16 College of Charleston 313128.4.462.333.7167.31.31.3.511.7
2016–17 College of Charleston 353432.0.459.369.7588.41.21.1.714.2
2017–18 College of Charleston 242132.3.500.385.8217.11.71.0.817.3
2018–19 College of Charleston 333334.0.517.328.7858.42.41.4.919.4
Career12311931.7.487.353.7687.91.71.2.715.6

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