Jeryl Sasser facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 13, 1979 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| High school | Kimball (Dallas, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | SMU (1997–2001) |
| NBA Draft | 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall |
| Selected by the Orlando Magic | |
| Pro career | 2001–2009 |
| 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 | |
Jeryl Henry Braxton Sasser was born on February 13, 1979. He is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the SMU Mustangs. Jeryl also played in the NBA for the Orlando Magic. His last team was Al Arabi in Kuwait.
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Jeryl Sasser's Basketball Journey
Jeryl Sasser was born in Dallas, Texas. He went to Justin F. Kimball High School. After high school, he played college basketball at Southern Methodist University.
Becoming an NBA Player
Jeryl was a talented player in college. The Orlando Magic chose him in the 2001 NBA draft. He was the 22nd player picked overall. This was a big step in his basketball career.
Time in the NBA
Jeryl played for the Orlando Magic for two seasons. These were his only years in the NBA. During this time, he averaged about 2.5 points per game. He also got about 2.3 rebounds per game.
His last NBA game was on May 4, 2003. It was Game 7 of the Eastern Conference First Round. The Orlando Magic played against the Detroit Pistons. The Magic lost that game 93 to 108. Jeryl scored 3 points and had 1 rebound in that game.
Playing Around the World
After his time in the NBA, Jeryl played for other teams. He played for the Yakima Sun Kings. This team was part of the Continental Basketball Association. He also played for a French team called Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez. This team is in France's top basketball league.
In November 2005, Jeryl signed with Bnei HaSharon in Israel. He played there for a short time. From 2007 to 2009, he played for Al Arabi in Kuwait. He helped his team win the Kuwait League Championship in 2008.
Family Connections
Jeryl Sasser has an older brother named Jason Sasser. Jason was also a professional basketball player. He played in the NBA too.
See also
In Spanish: Jeryl Sasser para niños
