# Jerell Springer

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**Jerell Dwayne Springer** (born January 19, 1999) is an American [basketball](/source/Basketball) player for [BC Kavkasia](/source/BC_Kavkasia) of the Georgia A League. Standing 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) and weighing 180 pounds (81.6 kg), he was a top prospect in [Nevada](/source/Nevada) at the high school level, attending [Shadow Ridge](/source/Shadow_Ridge_High_School_(Nevada)) and [Desert Pines High School](/source/Desert_Pines_High_School) in [Las Vegas](/source/Las_Vegas). Although his senior season at the latter school was beset by eligibility issues, he was a three-star [recruit](/source/College_recruiting) and committed to play [college basketball](/source/College_basketball) for [Southern Utah](/source/Southern_Utah_Thunderbirds_men's_basketball). However, he chose to not enroll and later decided to join the JBA.

## High school career

Springer played three seasons of high school basketball for [Shadow Ridge High School](/source/Shadow_Ridge_High_School_(Nevada)) in [Las Vegas, Nevada](/source/Las_Vegas). In July 2015, at the Full-Court Press All-West Camp in [Norwalk, California](/source/Norwalk,_California), he was among 25 players selected to the All-Star roster.[1][2] As a junior, Springer averaged 20.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists en route to All-League and third-team All-State honors.[3] By the end of the season, he became one of the most sought-after [recruits](/source/College_basketball) in his state, with scholarship offers from [Pacific](/source/Pacific_Tigers_men's_basketball) and [Southern Utah](/source/Southern_Utah_Thunderbirds_men's_basketball).[4]

For his senior year, Springer transferred to [Desert Pines High School](/source/Desert_Pines_High_School) in Las Vegas. After being declared ineligible to play for his new school, his family hired a [lawyer](/source/Lawyer) to deal with the eligibility case, which went to [district court](/source/United_States_district_court).[5] Springer said, "It was pretty hard watching knowing it was my final year and I didn't have nothing else to put out there on the table."[6] A temporary court order allowed him to play one game on January 21, 2017, in which he scored seven points against [Ed W. Clark High School](/source/Ed_W._Clark_High_School), shooting 1-of-14 from the field.[4] Despite his absence for the rest of the season, Desert Pines won the Class 3A state championship.[4][5]

In the same year, Springer impressed college programs playing for his travel team 702 Attack, drawing the attention of [UNLV](/source/UNLV_Runnin'_Rebels_men's_basketball) and earning two visits to the campus of [BYU](/source/BYU_Cougars_men's_basketball).[4][6][7] In May 2017, he committed to play for the Southern Utah Thunderbirds under head coach [Todd Simon](/source/Todd_Simon_(basketball)), who said that Springer "embodies what we want the Thunderbird spirit to be as a person and a teammate."[8] However, he instead decided to not enroll and play at the prep level in order to gain more interest from college programs.[9] Springer played an extra year at Planet Athlete Academy in [Tempe, Arizona](/source/Tempe,_Arizona).[10] On December 2, 2017, he recorded 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists for his team.[11]

## Professional career

In April 2018, Springer attended a tryout in [Houston, Texas](/source/Houston) for the [Junior Basketball Association](/source/Junior_Basketball_Association) (JBA) and was one of seven players chosen for a roster spot in the league, joining the [Seattle Ballers](/source/Seattle_Ballers).[9][12] He was praised by former [NBA](/source/National_Basketball_Association) player [Ed O'Bannon](/source/Ed_O'Bannon), a member of the selection committee, who said, "He played hard... His knowledge of the game I thought was great. He was attacking the rim, going after rebounds, controlling the game, that sort of thing."[9] In Seattle's debut game on June 23, 2018, Springer recorded 22 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists in a 121–103 win over the [Dallas Ballers](/source/Dallas_Ballers).[13] A day later, Springer recorded a game-high 48 points in a close 150–145 loss against the [Los Angeles Ballers](/source/Los_Angeles_Ballers).[14] He was named to the West roster for the JBA All-Star Game.[15] In the championship game, a 132–121 loss to Los Angeles, Springer led Seattle in scoring with 32 points.[16]

After the end of the inaugural JBA season, Springer was one of the 14 players included in the JBA's USA Team in their international tour for 2018.[17] During the USA JBA Team's international tour debut on September 22, Springer put up 8 points and 7 rebounds in a close 120–118 win over the [Svendborg Rabbits](/source/Svendborg_Rabbits) of Denmark.[18] On October 8, he led all scorers with 36 points in a 131–118 win over [BK Liepājas Lauvas](/source/BK_Liep%C4%81jas_Lauvas) of the [Latvian Basketball League](/source/Latvian_Basketball_League).[19] Springer contributed 27 points on 11-of-19 shooting with eight rebounds and three steals in a 135–127 win over [CSKA-2](/source/PBC_CSKA_Junior) on October 11.[20]

In January 2020, Springer signed a one-year deal with [BC Kavkasia](/source/BC_Kavkasia) of the Georgia A League.[21] He was named A League Player of the week on March 13, 2020, after posting 29 points and 11 rebounds against Burji.[22]

## References

1. Burlison, Frank (July 4, 2015). ["Jump shooters Griffin, Reichle are All-West standouts"](http://www.burlisononbasketball.com/2015/07/jump-shooters-griffin-reichle-are-all-west-standouts/). Burlison on Basketball. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

1. Flores, Ronnie (July 5, 2018). ["All-West Camp: Top 30 Rankings"](http://www.grassrootshoops.net/2015/07/all-west-camp-top-30-rankings/). Grassroot Hoops. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

1. ["Review-Journal high school all-state boys basketball teams"](https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/basketball/review-journal-high-school-all-state-boys-basketball-teams/). *[Las Vegas Review-Journal](/source/Las_Vegas_Review-Journal)*. March 26, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

1. Schoen, David (March 28, 2017). ["Desert Pines' Je'rell Springer looks to make up for lost senior season"](https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/desert-pines-jerell-springer-looks-to-make-up-for-lost-senior-season/). *[Las Vegas Review-Journal](/source/Las_Vegas_Review-Journal)*. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

1. Brewer, Ray (May 17, 2017). ["Why Desert Pines' Springer picked Southern Utah basketball over BYU"](https://lasvegassun.com/news/2017/may/17/why-desert-pines-player-picked-southern-utah-baske/). *[Las Vegas Sun](/source/Las_Vegas_Sun)*. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

1. Miller, Ryan (May 17, 2017). ["SUU lands 3-star Las Vegas wing Je'rell Springer"](https://www.thespectrum.com/story/sports/college/southern-utah/2017/05/17/suu-lands-3-star-las-vegas-wing-jerell-springer/101815934/). The Spectrum. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

1. McCombs, Robby (April 26, 2017). ["3-star guard Jerell Springer to visit BYU campus"](https://www.vanquishthefoe.com/2017/4/26/15443240/byu-basketball-recruiting-jerell-springer-visit-2017#comments). Vanquish the Foe. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

1. ["Thunderbirds Sign 6'6" Guard Je'rell Springer to 2017-18 Roster"](https://suutbirds.com/news/2017/5/18/211599501.aspx?path=mbball). Southern Utah Thunderbirds. May 18, 2017. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

1. Grimala, Mike (April 22, 2018). ["Why this Las Vegas basketball player is skipping college for LaVar Ball's pro league"](https://lasvegassun.com/news/2018/apr/22/las-vegas-native-jerrell-ger-makes-cut-for-pr/). *[Las Vegas Sun](/source/Las_Vegas_Sun)*. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

1. Embree, Chuck (November 5, 2017). ["Greyhounds defeat Planet Athlete Academy, Arkansas Baptist College during weekend classic"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180616231331/http://www.moberlymonitor.com/sports/20171105/greyhounds-defeat-planet-athlete-academy-arkansas-baptist-college-during-weekend-classic). *[Moberly Monitor-Index](/source/Moberly_Monitor-Index)*. Archived from [the original](http://www.moberlymonitor.com/sports/20171105/greyhounds-defeat-planet-athlete-academy-arkansas-baptist-college-during-weekend-classic) on June 16, 2018. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

1. ["Impact Academy vs Planet Athlete (12/02/17 at Twin Falls, Idaho)"](https://sodaho_ftp.sidearmsports.com/custompages/Men's%20Basketball/20172018/statistics/coke6.htm). Sidearm Sports. December 2, 2017. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

1. "JBA League SNEAK PEEK! 🎥 Seattle Ballers 🏀 Jerell Springer @iso_rell can do it all! Tune in to see more of Jerell this season at the Seattle home opener June 24th at @ShoWareCenter! Get your tickets today at [http://JBALeague.com](http://JBALeague.com) #TheNewBallEra #JBALeague #GetPaid 💰". No. 1001986147839631360. May 30, 2018.

1. ["JBA Week 1 MVP Rankings"](https://uniquesportsplus.com/2018/06/25/jba-week-1-mvp-rankings/). June 25, 2018.

1. ["LaMelo Ball fouls out, Los Angeles Ballers top Seattle in JBA, 150-145"](https://lonzowire.usatoday.com/2018/06/24/lamelo-ball-fouls-out-los-angeles-ballers-beat-seattle-jba/). June 25, 2018.

1. ["JBA All-Star Game"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180802012924/https://jbaleague.com/event/jba-all-star-game/). [JBA League](/source/Junior_Basketball_Association). Archived from [the original](https://jbaleague.com/event/jba-all-star-game/) on August 2, 2018. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

1. ["Los Angeles Ballers win JBA title, LiAngelo Ball named Finals MVP"](https://sportando.basketball/en/america/other-leagues/285595/los-angeles-ballers-win-jba-title-liangelo-ball-named-finals-mvp.html). *Sportando*. Retrieved August 14, 2018.[dead link]

1. ["JBA announces international season opener, 13-man roster"](https://lonzowire.usatoday.com/2018/09/12/lavar-ball-news-jba-international-season-liangelo-lamelo-big-baller-brand/). September 12, 2018.

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1. Rivas, Christian (October 8, 2018). ["JBA USA snap losing streak with 131-118 win in Latvia"](https://lonzowire.usatoday.com/2018/10/08/jba-usa-team-game-recap-latvia-jerrell-springer/). *Lonzo Wire*. Retrieved October 10, 2018.

1. Rude, Jacob (October 11, 2018). ["Recap: LaMelo Ball, Jerrell Springer lead JBA to win over CSKA Moscow"](https://lonzowire.usatoday.com/2018/10/11/recap-lamelo-ball-jerrell-springer-lead-jba-to-win-over-cska-moscow/). *Lonzo Wire*. Retrieved October 11, 2018.

1. [CSA Sports Management](https://www.facebook.com/csasportsmgmt/posts/838428293280221)

1. ["Springer's double-double lands him A League Player of the Week award"](https://www.eurobasket.com/Georgia/news/623549/Springer's-double-double-lands-him-A-League-Player-of-the-Week-award). *Eurobasket*. March 13, 2020. Retrieved March 16, 2020.

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