Joe Bryant Jr.

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Joe Bryant Jr.
No. 23–Psychiko
Position Point guard / shooting guard
League Greek A2 Basket League
Personal information
Born (2000-03-05) March 5, 2000 (age 24)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school Lake Taylor
(Norfolk, Virginia)
College Norfolk State (2018–2023)
NBA draft 2023: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–2024 Śląsk Wrocław
2024–present Psychiko
Career highlights and awards

Jamonda Roshawn Bryant Jr. (born March 5, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for Psychiko of the Greek A2 Basket League.

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High school career

Bryant attended Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk, Virginia, where one of his teammates was Dereon Seabron. Bryant was a two-time First Team All-Tidewater pick who led Lake Taylor to a state title as a senior. He committed to play college basketball at Norfolk State. [1]

College career

Bryant finished second on the team in scoring during his sophomore year with 12.0 points per game while also tallying 3.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.8 steals per game. [2] He averaged 11.1 points and 4.2 rebounds per game as a junior. [3] As a senior at Norfolk State, Bryant averaged 16.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. He shot 91.5 percent from the foul line, setting the Norfolk State record. Bryant was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Player of the Year as well as conference tournament MVP. Following the season, he decided to return for his additional season of eligibility. [4] As a redshirt senior in 2022–23, Bryant repeated as the MEAC's Player of the Year and MEAC Tournament MVP. [5] He became the first player to win the award in back-to-back seasons since Delaware State's Jahsha Bluntt (2006, 2007). [5]

Professional career

Bryant did not get selected in the ensuing 2023 NBA draft. In August 2023, he signed his first professional basketball contract, joining the Polish Basketball League (PLK) for Śląsk Wrocław's second-division team. [6] Two months later he was called up to Śląsk Wrocław's primary roster, making his debut in the EuroCup with two points and one rebound in eight minutes of action against Cluj-Napoca. [7]

Personal life

Bryant's mother Helen Holloway played basketball at Penn State. She was named Atlantic 10 Freshman of the Year and helped lead the Nittany Lions to four straight NCAA Tournaments. Bryant has a younger sister, Jada. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ Rubama, Larry (March 13, 2018). "Meet the 2018 All-Tidewater boys basketball team". The Virginian-Pilot . Retrieved July 28, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Norfolk State picked to win MEAC North: Bryant, Carter named preseason All-MEAC". Augusta Free Press . October 24, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
  3. ↑ Brown, Kyle (November 1, 2021). "The 12 best players the Xavier Musketeers will face on the basketball court this season". Cincinnati Enquirer . Retrieved July 28, 2022.
  4. ↑ Frankenberry, Jami (May 5, 2022). "'Let's run it back': Joe Bryant Jr., Kris Bankston will return to Norfolk State for another season". The Virginian-Pilot . Retrieved July 28, 2022.
  5. 1 2 "Bryant Named MEAC Player of the Year for Second Consecutive Season to Lead Postseason Honors". NSUSpartans.com. March 7, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  6. ↑ Davis, Marc (August 24, 2023). "Bryant signs professional deal in Poland". WTKR.com. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  7. ↑ Lehmbeck, Alex (October 13, 2023). "Bryant Called Up From Slask Wroclaw Reserve Team". NSUSpartans.com. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  8. ↑ Rubama, Larry (March 15, 2022). "Norfolk State star Joe Bryant Jr. is following in his mother's footsteps and making his hometown proud". The Virginian-Pilot . Retrieved July 28, 2022.
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