LJ Cryer
Professional basketball player

American New Orleans, Louisiana

Quick Info

Profession	Professional basketball player
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	09/10/2001
Age	24 years
Birthplace	New Orleans, Louisiana

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Physical Stats & More

Height	6'0"
Weight	200 lbs

Personal Life

Residence	Katy, Texas

Family

Parents

Father	Lionel Cryer Sr. (football coach at Royal High School, Brookshire, Texas)
Mother	Tamica Cryer (lease and contracts analyst, former volleyball player at Grambling State University)

Siblings

Justin Cryer
Younger brother
College football player at Florida State University

Career

High School	Played at Morton Ranch High School; averaged 27.5 points, 5.8 assists, and 2.9 rebounds as junior, earning District 19-6A MVP honors; scored 50 points with 10 assists in senior season finale; finished career with 3,488 points, fifth-most in Texas public school history and most in Houston area public schools
College	Team: Baylor Bears (2020-2022) Achievements: National championship (2021); averaged 13.5 points as sophomore Team: Houston Cougars (2022-2025) Achievements: Third Team All-Big 12; led team with 15.5 points per game Team: Baylor Bears (2020-2022) Achievements: National championship (2021); set program record with 30 points in NCAA Tournament game against Creighton; set single-season free-throw percentage record (.894) in 2022-23 Team: Houston Cougars (2022-2025) Achievements: Led team with 15.5 points per game and 3.0 three-point field goals per game; NABC All-American Third Team (2025); AP All-American Third Team (2025); NCAA Final Four All-Tournament Team (2025); Charleston Classic MVP (2024); 2x Big 12 Championship All-Tournament Team; scored 30 points against Gonzaga and Alabama
Professional	Team: Golden State Warriors (NBA) Contract: Two-way contract (signed December 2, 2025) Status: Rookie, undrafted 2025 Team: Santa Cruz Warriors (NBA G League) Role: Affiliate Team: Golden State Warriors (NBA) Contract: Two-way contract (signed December 2, 2025) Status: Rookie, undrafted 2025 Jersey Number: 18

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born in New Orleans, moved to Houston area at age 3-4 due to Hurricane Katrina
2. Finished high school career with 3,488 points, fifth-most in Texas public schools
3. Family background: Both parents attended Grambling State University as athletes
4. Named 2020 All-Greater Houston Boys Basketball Player of the Year

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