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BYU basketball: Player grades for the 2016-17 season

By Nathan Cunningham

Feb 25, 2017; Spokane, WA, USA; The Brigham Young Cougars huddle during a game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Cougars beat the Bulldogs 79-71. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2017; Spokane, WA, USA; The Brigham Young Cougars huddle during a game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Cougars beat the Bulldogs 79-71. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /
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Elijah Bryant: C

Bryant played in just 23 games, starting nine of them while averaging 24.7 minutes. He struggled with injuries this season, but eventually found his stride.

Bryant averaged 11.7 points per game, while adding 3.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. He shot 43 percent from the field, but struggled mightily from 3-point range, connecting on just 28 percent of his shots.

From Jan. 19 on, Bryant averaged 13.6 points per game. He scored double-digits in 10 of his last 14 games, including a career-high 39 points against Portland. Injuries and streaky shooting keep his grade from being higher, but expect a much-improved Bryant next season for the Cougars.

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