Q&A with Jon Brantley (2020)
Jon Brantley is one of the best sophomore hoopers you’ve never heard of. Don’t be surprised when Brantley blows up this AAU season. The young Brother Rice floor general has a ton of skill and potential. Brantley, who was awarded All Catholic this year, has a strong jumper and can create for himself off the dribble. Despite going 1-7 in Catholic League play, Brantley led his team in scoring averaging 15PPG and also added 4APG and 4RPG. Learn more about this young prospect with this Q&A below:
Question: What are the biggest strengths of your game?
Jon Brantley: My strengths are my skill set, ball handling, and shooting ability, whichever enables me to score off the catch and off the dribble.
via Jason SchmittQuestion: What do you need to improve on the most to take your game to the next level?
Jon Brantley: Continuing to improve my athleticism, quickness, and explosiveness.
Question: What sets you apart from your competitors?
Jon Brantley: The fact that I love working on my game as well as my willingness to workout before and after school, in addition to team practice.
Question: What are you most looking forward to about this AAU season? Why?
Jon Brantley: I’m looking forward to the competitiveness answer the ability to compete against players around the country.
Question: Have you been recruited by any colleges yet?
Jon Brantley: I received interest from a couple of mid major level schools, however I’ve not received any offered yet.
Question: What is your favorite class in school?
Jon Brantley: English
Question: What do you want to major in?
Jon Brantley: I want to major in pre-law subject area.
Question: What is a short term goal you have?
Jon Brantley: My short term goal is to attend a high academic university where I can also play basketball.
Question: What is a long term goal you have?
Jon Brantley: My long term goal is to become a successful sports attorney.
Question: Which college or NBA player do you consider your game most similar to? Why?
Jon Brantley: CJ McCollum, because of his ability to create his own shot as well as play either the 1 or the 2.