Joe Bryant Jr.

Jamonda Roshawn Bryant Jr. (born March 5, 2000) is an American college basketball player for the Norfolk State Spartans of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).

Joe Bryant Jr.
No. 4 – Norfolk State Spartans
PositionPoint guard / shooting guard
LeagueMid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Personal information
Born (2000-03-05) March 5, 2000
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolLake Taylor
(Norfolk, Virginia)
CollegeNorfolk State (2018–present)
Career highlights and awards

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]

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.[5]

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. 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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