# Jordan Bruner

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**Dontae Jordan Bruner**[1] (born December 31, 1997) is an American professional [basketball](/source/Basketball) player for [Earthfriends Tokyo Z](/source/Earthfriends_Tokyo_Z) of the [B.League](/source/B.League). He played [college basketball](/source/College_basketball) for the [Alabama Crimson Tide](/source/Alabama_Crimson_Tide_men's_basketball) and the [Yale Bulldogs](/source/Yale_Bulldogs_men's_basketball).

## Early life and high school career

Bruner was born in [Oklahoma City, Oklahoma](/source/Oklahoma_City) but moved to South Carolina at the age of 11.[2] He attended [Spring Valley High School](/source/Spring_Valley_High_School_(South_Carolina)), where he was coached by Perry Dozier. As a sophomore, he averaged 12 points per game. Bruner missed most of his junior season with injuries.[3]

As a senior, he averaged 16 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks per game.[4] Bruner was a three-time All-State performer.[5] He was regarded as a three-star prospect, ranked the second-best South Carolina player in his class by [247Sports](/source/247Sports). Bruner committed to [Yale](/source/Yale_Bulldogs_men's_basketball) in November 2015 over an offer from [Clemson](/source/Clemson_Tigers_men's_basketball).[3]

## College career

Bruner missed the first four games of his freshman season with a knee injury and wore a brace for the rest of the year.[6] On January 2, 2017, he scored a career-high 25 points in an 88–72 win over [Hartford](/source/Hartford_Hawks_men's_basketball).[7] He averaged 8.4 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, finishing second in the [Ivy League](/source/Ivy_League) in blocks with 55. On November 4, 2017, Bruner tore his [meniscus](/source/Meniscus_(anatomy)) during a scrimmage against [Boston University](/source/Boston_University_Terriers_men's_basketball), forcing him to miss his sophomore season.[6] Bruner averaged 10.4 points and 8.3 rebounds per game as a junior.[8] He helped Yale finish with a 22–8 record and reach the NCAA Tournament, where they fell to [LSU](/source/LSU_Tigers_men's_basketball) 79–74.

Coming into his senior season, he was the only returning starter.[9] Bruner posted 17 points and 15 rebounds against [North Carolina](/source/North_Carolina_Tar_Heels_men's_basketball) on December 30, 2019.[10] On February 21, 2020, he recorded the first [triple-double](/source/Triple-double) in Yale history with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in an 81–80 double-overtime win against [Cornell](/source/Cornell_Big_Red_men's_basketball).[11] As a senior, Bruner averaged 10.9 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game and had 48 blocked shots and 29 steals. He was named to the First Team All-Ivy League.[12]

Following the season, Bruner declared for the [2020 NBA draft](/source/2020_NBA_draft) while maintaining his college eligibility.[13] He ultimately transferred to [Alabama](/source/Alabama_Crimson_Tide_men's_basketball) for his final season of eligibility, choosing the Crimson Tide over [Baylor](/source/Baylor_Bears_basketball) and [Maryland](/source/Maryland_Terrapins_men's_basketball).[12] Bruner suffered a knee injury against [Kentucky](/source/Kentucky_Wildcats_men's_basketball) on January 13, 2021, missing a month.[14] He averaged 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game in his only season at Alabama.[15]

## Professional career

On August 14, 2021, Bruner signed his first professional contract with [Imortal Basket](/source/Imortal_Basket) of the [Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol](/source/Liga_Portuguesa_de_Basquetebol).[15] He averaged 8.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. On August 17, 2022, Bruner signed with [SK Slavia Prague](/source/SK_Slavia_Prague_(basketball)) of the [National Basketball League](/source/National_Basketball_League_(Czech_Republic)).[16] In 20 games he averaged 9.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game.

On February 1, 2023, Bruner signed with fellow Czech club [BK Děčín](/source/BK_D%C4%9B%C4%8D%C3%ADn).[17] He joined [Antranik](/source/Antranik_Youth_Association_(basketball)) of the [Lebanese Basketball League](/source/Lebanese_Basketball_League) for the 2023-24 season.[18] On July 11, 2024, Bruner signed with the [Tachikawa Dice](/source/Tachikawa_Dice) of the [B.League](/source/B.League).[19] On February 21, 2025, his contract was terminated.[20] On July 9, 2025, Bruner signed with [Earth Friends Tokyo Z](/source/Earth_Friends_Tokyo_Z).[21]

## Career statistics

### College

|- | style="text-align:left;"| [2016–17](/source/2016%E2%80%9317_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_season) | style="text-align:left;"| [Yale](/source/2016%E2%80%9317_Yale_Bulldogs_men's_basketball_team) | 25 || 0 || 22.4 || **.513** || .300 || .652 || 5.6 || 1.2 || .4 || **2.2** || 8.4 |- | style="text-align:left;"| [2017–18](/source/2017%E2%80%9318_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_season) | style="text-align:left;"| [Yale](/source/2017%E2%80%9318_Yale_Bulldogs_men's_basketball_team) | style="text-align:center;" colspan="11"| Injured |- | style="text-align:left;"| [2018–19](/source/2018%E2%80%9319_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_season) | style="text-align:left;"| [Yale](/source/2018%E2%80%9319_Yale_Bulldogs_men's_basketball_team) | **30** || **30** || 28.0 || .511 || .278 || .734 || 8.3 || 3.0 || 1.0 || 1.5 || 10.4 |- | style="text-align:left;"| [2019–20](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_season) | style="text-align:left;"| [Yale](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_Yale_Bulldogs_men's_basketball_team) | 28 || 28 || **32.4** || .443 || .323 || **.766** || **9.2** || **3.7** || 1.0 || 1.7 || **10.9** |- | style="text-align:left;"| [2020–21](/source/2020%E2%80%9321_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_season) | style="text-align:left;"| [Alabama](/source/2020%E2%80%9321_Alabama_Crimson_Tide_men's_basketball_team) | 24 || 23 || 18.1 || .434 || **.328** || .710 || 3.9 || 1.3 || **1.2** || .9 || 5.6 |- class="sortbottom" | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career | 107 || 81 || 25.6 || .477 || .309 || .716 || 6.9 || 2.4 || .9 || 1.6 || 9.0

## Personal life

Bruner's sister Ashley played basketball at [South Carolina](/source/South_Carolina_Gamecocks_women's_basketball) and is retired from playing professionally overseas.[3] His younger brother [Tommy](/source/Tommy_Bruner) also plays professional basketball.[5]

## References

1. ["選手情報"](https://www.b3league.jp/player/?key=98&team=2727&player=46911). *B3リーグ 公式サイト*. Retrieved February 21, 2025.

1. Unruh, Jacob (November 17, 2019). ["OSU vs. Yale men's basketball: Lineups, tip-off time and TV info"](https://oklahoman.com/article/5647292/osu-vs-yale-mens-basketball-lineups-tip-off-time-and-tv-info). *[The Oklahoman](/source/The_Oklahoman)*. Retrieved October 25, 2020.

1. Bezjak, Lou (November 13, 2015). ["Spring Valley Jordan Bruner picks Yale over Clemson"](https://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/prep-basketball/article44755392.html). *[The State](/source/The_State_(newspaper))*. Retrieved October 20, 2020.

1. ["At Wisconsin - 2017 Hall Of Fame Classic"](https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/uwbadgers.com/documents/2017/11/12/Yale_at_Wisconsin_notes_2017.pdf). *[Yale Bulldogs](/source/Yale_Bulldogs)*. Retrieved October 25, 2020.

1. Abelson, Michael (March 3, 2020). ["Jordan Bruner's star shines bright for Yale: 'He's the glue that keeps us together'"](https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/mens-basketball/article240825441.html). *[The State](/source/The_State_(newspaper))*. Retrieved October 25, 2020.

1. Borges, David (November 11, 2017). ["Jordan Bruner out for season, Makai Mason out six weeks for Yale men"](https://www.nhregister.com/colleges/article/Jordan-Bruner-out-for-season-Makai-Mason-out-six-12349994.php). *[New Haven Register](/source/New_Haven_Register)*. Retrieved October 25, 2020.

1. ["Bruner's 25 points leads Yale to 88–72 win over Hartford"](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400918665). *[ESPN](/source/ESPN)*. [Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press). January 2, 2017. Retrieved October 25, 2020.

1. Daniels, Evan (March 19, 2020). ["Elite schools calling on graduate transfer Jordan Bruner"](https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/Jordan-Bruner-Yale-Duke-Kansas-Baylor-Maryland-Xavier-Florida-State-145187546/). *247Sports*. Retrieved October 25, 2020.

1. McCormack, William (October 29, 2019). ["MEN'S BASKETBALL: Elis prepare for 2019–20 campaign"](https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2019/10/29/mens-basketball-elis-prepare-for-2019-20-campaign/). *Yale Daily News*. Retrieved October 25, 2020.

1. Amore, Dom (March 26, 2020). ["Yale's Jordan Bruner, his pro plans stalled by the coronavirus, now among most sought-after transfers in college basketball"](https://www.courant.com/sports/college/hc-sp-college-basektball-yale-jordan-bruner-transfer0-20200326-20200327-n4potrohnfe6bf3ujejlmpqafe-story.html). *[Hartford Courant](/source/Hartford_Courant)*. Retrieved October 25, 2020.

1. ["Mahoney gives Yale 81–80 double-overtime victory at Cornell"](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401172307). *[ESPN](/source/ESPN)*. [Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press). February 21, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2020.

1. Borzello, Jeff (April 10, 2020). ["Jordan Bruner joining Alabama as graduate transfer"](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29021901/jordan-bruner-joining-alabama-graduate-transfer). *[ESPN](/source/ESPN)*. Retrieved October 20, 2020.

1. Fuller, Jim (March 13, 2020). ["Yale's Jordan Bruner will enter NBA Draft"](https://www.nhregister.com/sports/article/Yale-s-Jordan-Bruner-will-enter-NBA-Draft-15130296.php). *[New Haven Register](/source/New_Haven_Register)*. Retrieved October 25, 2020.

1. ["Alabama Crimson Tide basketball player Jordan Bruner out indefinitely with knee injury"](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/30707430/alabama-crimson-tide-basketball-player-jordan-bruner-indefinitely-knee-injury). *[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)*. January 13, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2021.

1. Xufre, Ricardo (August 14, 2021). ["Bruner's pro career starts at Imortal"](https://www.eurobasket.com/Portugal/news/699886/Bruner's-pro-career-starts-at-Imortal). *Eurobasket*. Retrieved November 2, 2021.

1. Roopnarine, Surujh (August 17, 2022). ["Slavia inks Jordan Bruner"](https://basketball.eurobasket.com/Czech-Republic/news/764275/Slavia-inks-Jordan-Bruner). *Eurobasket*. Retrieved January 8, 2024.

1. Roopnarine, Surujh (February 1, 2023). ["Decin signs Jordan Bruner away from Slavia"](https://www.eurobasket.com/Czech-Republic/news/791463/Decin-signs-Jordan-Bruner-away-from-Slavia). *Eurobasket*. Retrieved January 8, 2024.

1. ["Best players of Lebanese LBL round 7 (by Hoops Agents)"](https://www.asia-basket.com/Lebanon/news/842837/Jordan-Bruner-claims-Lebanese--League-1-weekly-honour?POW=LEB1). *Asia Basket*. December 11, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2024.

1. ["ドンテ・ジョーダン・ブルーナー選手B3リーグ2024-25シーズン 選手契約合意（新規）のお知らせ"](https://tachikawa-dice.tokyo/news/post=4678/). *立川ダイス公式サイト*. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.

1. ["ドンテ・ジョーダン・ブルーナー選手B3リーグ2024-25シーズン契約解除のお知らせ"](https://tachikawa-dice.tokyo/news/post=5537/). *立川ダイス公式サイト*. February 21, 2025. Retrieved February 21, 2025.

1. ["ドンテ・ジョーダン・ブルーナー選手 契約（新規）基本合意のお知らせ"](https://eftokyo-z.jp/news/250709-01) (in Japanese). Earth Friends Tokyo Z. July 9, 2025. Retrieved August 21, 2025.

## External links

- [Alabama Crimson Tide bio](https://sdrm.rolltide.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/jordan-bruner/6833)
- [Yale Bulldogs bio](https://yalebulldogs.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/jordan-bruner/14257)

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