Braden Bryant

Braden grew up in Southern Illinois, where he developed a deep passion for basketball and a relentless drive to improve. His hard work and dedication paid off during his high school career at Mascoutah High School, where he achieved several milestones. As a sophomore, Braden was part of one of the few teams in the school’s history to win a Regional Championship. He also led his team to an MVC Conference Championship, earned All-Conference honors, and was named Most Valuable Player at the Elverado Shootout.

After high school, Braden continued his basketball journey at Lindenwood University, where he spent two years. He redshirted his first year and faced a setback in his second year due to shoulder surgery. Determined to keep pushing forward, he transferred to Rock Valley College, where he contributed to a 21-9 season and ranked in the top 25 in all of JUCO for three-point shooting percentage.

Now back in St. Louis, Braden is completing his degree in Exercise Science. With playing experience at the Division I, Division II, and JUCO levels, he brings valuable firsthand knowledge of what it takes to succeed both on and off the court. Braden emphasizes the importance of positive self-talk, building confidence, and cultivating the right mindset to excel in basketball and beyond. His unique journey has led him to not only have a passion for basketball but for personal development. Currently, Braden is in school with the goal of eventually becoming a Physical Therapist. Having a coach that understands the requirements basketball places on your body makes Braden second to none when you have to connect the dots returning to the court from injury.