Bryan Greenlee
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| No. 4 – KK TFT Skopje | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| League | Macedonian First League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 30, 2000 United States |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 191 lb (87 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | The Rock School (Gainesville, Florida) |
| College | Minnesota (2019-2020) Florida Atlantic (2020-2024) |
| NBA draft | 2024: undrafted |
Bryan Greenlee (born July 30, 2000) is an American professional basketball point guard for KK TFT Skopje of the Macedonian Prva Liga. He played college basketball for the Florida Atlantic Owls and the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Early life
[edit]Bryan Greenlee was born in Gainesville, Florida, to parents Bryan Greenlee Sr. and Tammy Campbell. He attended The Rock School in Gainesville, where he was a three-year starter and led his team to a Sunshine Independent Athletic Association title in 2018–19. Averaging 13.7 points and 7.3 assists per game as a senior, Greenlee earned Co-Player of the Year honors from the Gainesville Sun and was rated a three-star recruit by Rivals.[citation needed] He committed to the University of Minnesota over other offers.[1]
AAU career
[edit]Greenlee played AAU basketball with Team Knight (FL). During the 2018–19 season, he competed on the Adidas Gold Gauntlet 17U circuit as a guard. In four games, he averaged 8.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game while shooting 43.8% from the field and 40.0% from three-point range.[2]
College career
[edit]Minnesota
[edit]Greenlee enrolled at the University of Minnesota and played his freshman season for the Golden Gophers in 2019–20. He appeared in 19 games as a reserve, averaging 1.3 points and 0.8 rebounds in 6.7 minutes per game. His season highlight was a three-pointer against Nebraska, though his playing time was limited due to the team’s depth and the season’s cancellation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.[citation needed] After one year, Greenlee transferred to Florida Atlantic University, following a brief commitment to San Diego.[3]
Florida Atlantic
[edit]Greenlee joined the Florida Atlantic Owls in 2020, redshirting his first year due to transfer rules. As a redshirt sophomore in 2021–22, he started 24 games, averaging 7.8 points and 2.6 assists, earning C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll for academic excellence. In 2022–23, Greenlee was a key starter during FAU’s historic NCAA Final Four run, starting 35 games and averaging 7.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. Notable performances included a first-half buzzer-beater against St. Bonaventure and an assist in the Elite Eight against Kansas State.[4][5][6]
In his senior year (2023–24), Greenlee averaged 6.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists across 34 games, shooting 38.9% from the field.[7] He finished his FAU career with 1,000+ points, a milestone noted by the athletic department, and competed in 129 games for the Owls. Greenlee’s relationship with coach Dusty May, which began in high school, was credited for his development and transfer to FAU.[citation needed]
Bryan Greenlee ranks fourth all-time in career assists for the Florida Atlantic Owls men's basketball program, recording 346 assists during his tenure from the 2020–21 to 2023–24 seasons. He trails only Alex Tucker (538), Earnest Crumbley (505), and Raymond Taylor (425) on the school's all-time assists leaderboard. In addition to his assists record, Greenlee is second in FAU history in games played (129) and fourth in total minutes played (3,471).[citation needed]
Professional career
[edit]In 2024, Greenlee signed with KK TFT Skopje of the Macedonian Prva Liga for the 2024–25 season, joining as a 6-foot point guard. The team, coached by Boro Smilkovski, finished the 2024–25 regular season with a 15–7 record, placing second in the Prva Liga and advancing to the semifinals.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Greenlee is the son of Bryan Greenlee Sr. and Tammy Campbell, who have supported his basketball career since his youth, traveling across the U.S. for his games. His parents described the Final Four as the “biggest game of his career,” traveling to Houston to support him. Raised in Gainesville, Florida, he has expressed gratitude for his family’s sacrifices, noting their presence at the 2023 Final Four.[1] Greenlee planned to major in business entrepreneurship at Minnesota, with interests in cutting hair, music, and video games. He described his transfer to FAU as “God’s plan,” citing his prior connection with coach Dusty May.[1]
Career statistics
[edit]NCAA statistics
[edit]| Season | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | Minnesota | 19 | 0 | 6.7 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| 2020–21 | Florida Atlantic | 22 | 4 | 22.5 | .398 | .403 | .667 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 6.3 |
| 2021–22 | Florida Atlantic | 34 | 24 | 27.7 | .414 | .384 | .643 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 7.8 |
| 2022–23 | Florida Atlantic | 39 | 35 | 27.6 | .426 | .398 | .623 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 7.3 |
| 2023–24 | Florida Atlantic | 34 | 14 | 22.8 | .389 | .343 | .714 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 6.1 |
| Career | 148 | 77 | 23.4 | .413 | .384 | .648 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 7.1 |
Source:[7]
International Season Stats
[edit]| Season | Team | League | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | KK TFT | Ma Superleague | 23 | 23.0 | 9.3 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.9 | .387 | .286 | .742 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Parents of Bryan Greenlee 'excited' to watch son play in Final Four". WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm. March 31, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ "B.J. Greenlee Player Profile, Florida Atlantic - RealGM". basketball.realgm.com. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ "Bryan Greenlee, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Point Guard". 247Sports. Retrieved May 24, 2025. [failed verification]
- ^ Schultz, Nick (March 31, 2023). "Bryan Greenlee reflects on transfer from Minnesota to Florida Atlantic". On3. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Santucci, Jon. "Final Four: Where were FAU's players ranked coming out of high school before they were Owls?". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Wells, Kevin (March 27, 2023). "Gainesville's Bryan Greenlee playing a role for Final Four-bound FAU". wcjb.com. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ a b "Bryan Greenlee College Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Eurobasket. "BJ Greenlee, Basketball Player, News, Stats - Eurobasket". Eurobasket LLC. Retrieved May 25, 2025.