Jeryl Sasser
Jeryl Henry Braxton Sasser (born February 13, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player who last played for Al Arabi in Kuwait.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 13, 1979 Dallas, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Kimball (Dallas, Texas) |
| College | SMU (1997–2001) |
| NBA draft | 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall |
| Selected by the Orlando Magic | |
| Playing career | 2001–2009 |
| Position | Shooting guard / Point guard |
| Number | 5 |
| Career history | |
| 2001–2003 | Orlando Magic |
| 2003–2004 | Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez |
| 2005 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 2005–2006 | Bnei HaSharon |
| 2007–2009 | Al Arabi |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Born in Dallas, Texas, Sasser graduated from Justin F. Kimball High School and played college basketball at Southern Methodist University. He was selected by the Orlando Magic as the 22nd pick in the 2001 NBA Draft. In two seasons for the Magic (his only in the NBA) he averaged 2.5 points per game.
He also played with the Yakima Sun Kings of the Continental Basketball Association, and with French Pro A team Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez. In November 2005, Sasser signed for Bnei HaSharon in Israel replacing injured Cookie Belcher,[2] but he was released after two games. From 2007 to 2009, he played for Al Arabi in Kuwait, and was a Kuwait League Champion in 2008.[1]
Jeryl Sasser is the younger brother of former NBA player Jason Sasser.[2]
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External links
- Player bio - NBA.com
- College & NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
- Player Profile - HoopsHype.com
- Player Profile - Safsal.co.il