Jarrell Isaiah Brantley (born June 7, 1996) is an American professional

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player for

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of the

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. He played

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for the

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College career

As a junior, Brantley averaged 17.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game and was named to the Second Team All-

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. 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. Brantley finished his career with 1,914 points, which is the third highest in the team's history.

Professional career

Utah Jazz (2019–2021)

Brantley worked out for several

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teams after his college season ended, including the

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, and

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. Brantley was selected by the

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in the second round of the

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with the 50th overall pick before being traded to the

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. On July 16, 2019, Brantley was signed to a two-way contract by the Jazz. On October 25, 2019, Brantley made his debut in NBA, coming off from bench in an 86–95 loss to the

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with three rebounds, an assist and a block. On January 15, 2020, Brantley tallied 28 points, eight rebounds and five assists for the

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in a loss to the

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. 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 The Texas Legends are an American professional basketball team in the NBA G League based in Frisco, Texas, and are affiliated with the Dallas Mavericks. The Legends play their home games at the Comerica Center. The team began as the Colorado 14 ...

. 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

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. On September 15, 2021, with request from Brantley, he was waived by the Jazz.

UNICS (2021–2022)

On September 20, 2021, Brantley signed with

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of the

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. Brantley left the team in early 2022 due to the

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. The team sued him for $250,000 and tried to prevent him from signing with an

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team.

Greensboro Swarm (2022)

On March 11, 2022, Brantley was acquired via waivers by the

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, playing 10 games and averaging 10.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.4 steals.

Leones de Ponce (2022)

On April 5, 2022, Brantley signed with Leones de Ponce of the BSN. Brantley joined the

for the

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New Zealand Breakers (2022–2023)

On July 27, 2022, Brantley signed with the

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for the

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. He and his brother Jamaal became the first duo of import brothers to play together in an NBL game. He was named the Breakers' Club MVP.

Return to Utah (2023)

On March 18, 2023, Brantley signed a 10-day contract with the

, returning to the franchise for a second stint. He appeared in four NBA games for the Jazz.

Nagasaki Velca (2023–present)

On August 1, 2023, Brantley signed with

of the

Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

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Playoffs

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College

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References

External links

College of Charleston Cougars bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brantley, Jarrell 1996 births Living people American expatriate basketball people in Japan American expatriate basketball people in New Zealand American expatriate basketball people in Russia American men's basketball players Charleston Cougars men's basketball players Greensboro Swarm players Indiana Pacers draft picks Leones de Ponce basketball players Nagasaki Velca players New Zealand Breakers players Power forwards Salt Lake City Stars players Small forwards Basketball players from Charleston, South Carolina Utah Jazz players 21st-century American sportsmen