Joe Bryant Jr., a former Norfolk State basketball standout, has been crowned Czech NBL Player of the Year, Import Player of the Year, and Guard of the Year for the 2025‑26 season, capping a remarkable campaign that saw him lead the league in scoring with 19.5 points per game.
International Acclaim
His 1,036 points topped the league, and he delivered a 43‑point outburst against Opava, a performance that helped BK Pardubice reach the finals, where they finished as runners‑up.
Bryant’s consistency was underscored by seven Player of the Week honors and 29 games with at least 20 points, a testament to his sustained excellence.
The accolades follow a trajectory that began with an MVP season in Greece’s A2 Elite Basketball League, where he averaged 20.1 points and led the league in steals, and a prior Player of the Year award in Poland’s Pekao SA I Men’s League.
Norfolk State head coach Robert Jones praised the player’s global impact, noting that Bryant’s achievements reflect both personal brilliance and the growing reach of the university’s program.
Bryant’s journey from Norfolk, Virginia, to the courts of the Czech Republic, Greece, and Poland illustrates a career built on adaptability and scoring prowess, positioning him among the most decorated players in recent Norfolk State history.