Prospect Spotlight: LJ Bryan (2017)
After gaining valuable experience during his team’s run to the WCAC title last year, LJ Bryan is ready to step into a bigger role for St. John’s. The 6’7 senior serves as the defensive anchor, but also must be accounted…
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Continue ReadingAfter gaining valuable experience during his team’s run to the WCAC title last year, LJ Bryan is ready to step into a bigger role for St. John’s. The 6’7 senior serves as the defensive anchor, but also must be accounted for offensively where he’s shown noticeable improvement.
“I’d say I like to be the anchor of the defense,” Bryan stated when asked to describe his game. “Knock down 15 footers, finish in the lane.”
Bryan is a broad-shouldered post player who boasts a substantial frame. He’s an unselfish player and enjoys doing whatever he can to help his team win.
“People wouldn’t notice how I get people open with screens,” said Bryan about one of the most underrated aspects of his game. “Let people knock down open threes and create shots for my teammates not only for myself.”
Bryan carries a very respectable 3.4 GPA. His recruitment is relatively stagnant at the moment, but given his improved finishing ability around the basket, especially in traffic, we wouldn’t be surprised to see more schools begin getting involved. What can coaches who are recruiting Bryan expect him to bring to their program at the next level?
“I think I bring good size & strength. I’m able to body people who are probably a little bigger than I am, and able to guard people who might be smaller than me too.”