Jarrell Brantley Explained

Jarrell Brantley
Position:Power forward / small forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:250
League:B.League
Team:Nagasaki Velca
Number:7
Birth Date:7 June 1996
Birth Place:Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
High School:
College:College of Charleston (2015–2019)
Draft Year:2019
Draft Round:2
Draft Pick:50
Draft Team:Indiana Pacers
Career Start:2019
Years1:
Team1:Utah Jazz
Years2:2019–2021
Team2:Salt Lake City Stars
Years3:2021–2022
Team3:UNICS
Years4:2022
Team4:Greensboro Swarm
Years5:2022
Team5:Leones de Ponce
Years6:2022–2023
Team6:New Zealand Breakers
Team7:Utah Jazz
Years8:2023–present
Team8:Nagasaki Velca
Highlights:
  • 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)

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.

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. He was named to the First Team All-Colonial Athletic Association.[2] Brantley finished his career with 1,914 points, which is the third highest in the team's history.[3]

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.

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.[4] [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.

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

NBA

Regular season

|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Utah| 9 || 0 || 10.7 || .357 || .231 || .500 || 2.2 || 1.2 || .3 || .6 || 2.7|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Utah| 28 || 0 || 4.9 || .481 || .429 || 1.000 || 1.0 || .5 || .3 || .1 || 2.3|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Utah| 4 || 0 || 9.8 || .571 || .444 || 1.000 || 1.5 || .8 || .0 || .5 || 5.5|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 41 || 0 || 6.7 || .457 || .380 || .833 || 1.3 || .7 || .2 || .2 || 2.7

Playoffs

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2020| style="text-align:left;"| Utah| 2 || 0 || 6.5 || .000 || .000 || .500 || 2.0 || 1.0 || .0 || .5 || .5|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2021| style="text-align:left;"| Utah| 2 || 0 || 1.5 || .000 || — || .500 || .5 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .5|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 4 || 0 || 4.0 || .000 || .000 || .500 || 1.3 || .5 || .0 || .3 || .5

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2015–16| style="text-align:left;"| College of Charleston| 31 || 31 || 28.4 || .462 || .333 || .716 || 7.3 || 1.3 || 1.3 || .5 || 11.7|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2016–17| style="text-align:left;"| College of Charleston| 35 || 34 || 32.0 || .459 || .369 || .758 || 8.4 || 1.2 || 1.1 || .7 || 14.2|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2017–18| style="text-align:left;"| College of Charleston| 24 || 21 || 32.3 || .500 || .385 || .821 || 7.1 || 1.7 || 1.0 || .8 || 17.3|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2018–19| style="text-align:left;"| College of Charleston| 33 || 33 || 34.0 || .517 || .328 || .785 || 8.4 || 2.4 || 1.4 || .9 || 19.4|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 123 || 119 || 31.7 || .487 || .353 || .768 || 7.9 || 1.7 || 1.2 || .7 || 15.6

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Notes and References

  1. News: Miller . Andrew . College of Charleston's Jarrell Brantley brings skill, passion and laughs to the Cougars' basketball team . January 18, 2020 . . March 2, 2018.
  2. News: CofC's Brantley and Riller Earn A Spot On The All-CAA First Team . January 18, 2020 . Live 5 News . March 8, 2019.
  3. News: Miller . Andrew . Why College of Charleston's Jarrell Brantley could hear his name called at NBA draft . June 18, 2019 . June 21, 2019.
  4. News: Jazz's Jarrell Brantley: Goes to Utah in Round 2 . CBS Sports. June 21, 2019. June 21, 2019.
  5. Web site: Pacers Trade Draft Rights to Brantley. July 21, 2019. NBA.com. June 21, 2019.
  6. Web site: Jazz sign Brantley and Wright-Foreman to two-way contracts. NBA.com. July 17, 2019. July 16, 2019.
  7. Web site: LeBron scores 32, AD adds 21 in Lakers' 95–86 win over Jazz. October 25, 2019. ESPN.com. October 25, 2019.
  8. News: Jazz's Jarrell Brantley: Stays hot with 28 points . January 18, 2020 . . January 17, 2020.
  9. News: Jazz's Jarrell Brantley: Nears triple-double Monday . February 14, 2020 . . February 11, 2020.
  10. News: Despite limited opportunities, Jazz two-way player Jarrell Brantley has kept his smile and his determination. Deseret News. April 14, 2021. April 23, 2021.
  11. Web site: Jazz waive Jarrell Brantley. NBA.com. September 16, 2021. September 16, 2021.
  12. Web site: UNICS Inked Jarrell Brantley!. UNICS.ru. September 20, 2021. September 20, 2021.
  13. Web site: Unics Kazan reportedly suing Jarrell Brantley for $250,000. EuroHoops.com. March 4, 2022. March 5, 2022.
  14. Web site: 2021-22 NBA G League Transactions. NBA.com. March 11, 2022.
  15. Web site: Luis. Modestti. Jarrell Brantley signs at Ponce. LatinBasket.com. April 4, 2022. April 5, 2022.
  16. Web site: LA Clippers 2022 NBA2K23 Summer League Roster . July 5, 2022 . NBA.com.
  17. Web site: Breakers Thrilled With Latest Signing . July 27, 2022 . July 27, 2022 . NBL.com.au.
  18. Web site: Brantley Brothers Create NBL History . October 20, 2022 . October 20, 2022 . NBL.com.au.
  19. News: Brantley Gets Deserved Recognition at Breakers Awards . March 1, 2023 . March 1, 2023 . nzbreakers.basketball.
  20. Web site: Utah Jazz Sign Jarrell Brantley to 10-Day Contract . March 18, 2023 . March 18, 2023 . NBA.com.
  21. Web site: ジャレル・ブラントリー選手 契約基本合意(新規)のお知らせ. Velca.jp. Nagasaki Velca. August 1, 2023. August 2, 2023. Japanese.