Santa Clara University

A one-year member of the program.

2015-16 (FR): Served a redshirt season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Coached by Chad Suleimanji … averaged 16 ppg, 10 rpg and 4 apg his junior year … named to the All-Academic Team four years in a row … was the Team MVP his junior year … made Second Team All-District in his junior year … is listed as the "Guy Lewis" Top 50 players in the Houston area … scored a career high 22 points and 12 rebounds against South Grand Prairie … is a member of the National Honor Society … as a member of the Houston Defenders 15U who finished fourth in the AAU National Championships … played in the Nike Peach Jam with Houston Hoops 16U.

Why Bryson Chose Santa Clara

"One of the major factors that led me to choose Santa Clara was the strong connection made between me and my future teammates during my recruiting visit in June of this year. What I value most is strong genuine relationships with people who have the same mindset and character as I do. My father plays an important role in my life and he has trained me to understand the importance of a man's "character." He has always been very selective when he places me in another man's authority. Ever since I was a little boy, he's always said, "be careful who you follow." I remembered that when I first met the coaching staff. I felt they were genuine and really cared about Bryson the "young man" and not just Bryson the "basketball player." I remember reading the white board during my visit and thinking, "WOW THESE GUYS REALLY SEE ME." I was shocked when I saw the words "RENAISSANCE MAN." This is what my father has called me since I was a little boy. I can remember him always telling me that "a man should know a little bit about a lot of things." At that moment, I realized that the coaches thought a lot like my father. I was impressed. My father got emotional. Days later I asked my dad why he was so emotional. He answered by saying, "I was overwhelmed with joy to know that another man saw you the same as I do." It was at that moment that I knew Santa Clara was the place for me. Family is important to me. My uncle gave me some great advice that helped me make my final decision. He said, "go where you will be celebrated, and not tolerated." I remember thinking, "WOW, simple words from a simple man." My uncle is a smart man and I value his opinion. All the signs were there, I just had to make my decision. I began to think about all of my experiences during the recruiting season and it didn't take me long to realize that Santa Clara was the total package. GREAT COACHES, GREAT TEAMMATES AND GREAT WEATHER!!!"