Jahsha Bluntt
Encyclopedia
Jahsha Bluntt is an American
expatriate professional basketball player. He plays for Orchesien BC in France
as of the 2011–12 season.
, California
and attended Fairfax High School
. Bluntt was a standout basketball player for the school, and decided to continue playing at the college level. He chose Delaware State University
, an historically black college which participates in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
(MEAC) of the NCAA. A 6'6", 220-pound shooting guard
and small forward
, he appeared in 61 total games through his first two seasons with the Hornets and averaged approximately 11.1 points per game during that span. During his sophomore
season, however, Bluntt was responsible for tipping an offensive rebound to teammate Aaron Williams with 1.6 seconds remaining in the 2005 MEAC Men's Basketball Tournament Championship. Williams hit the jump shot to propel Delaware State past Hampton, 55–53, and into the NCAA Tournament
. Delaware State won both the MEAC regular season and conference championships for the only time in school history.
As a junior
in 2005–06
, Bluntt averaged 14.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 steals per game. He also shot 41.3% from the field, 39.1% from three-point field goal
range and 75.6% on the free throw
line. Delaware State repeated as the MEAC regular season champions but failed to gain the automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament by winning the conference tournament championship. They were still selected to play in the 2006 National Invitation Tournament
, and Bluntt was named the MEAC Player of the Year
.
In 2006–07, Bluntt repeated as the MEAC Player of the Year behind averages of 15.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He shot 42.3% from the field, 35.0% from three-point territory and 82.1% at the free throw line. Delaware State won their third consecutive regular season championship and qualified for the NIT in back-to-back seasons.
of the Continental Basketball Association
as well as in the second round of the 2007 NBA Development League Draft by the Iowa Energy
. Prior to playing for either team he tested the waters in a French professional league. He eventually came back and played for the Energy for only four games. The Sioux Falls Skyforce
signed him in January 2008 and he then finished the season with them while appearing in 29 games.
In 2008–09, Bluntt played for SO Maritime Boulogne in France while averaging 18.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. He switched teams once again in 2009–10, this time playing for Boulazac Basket Dordogne in the Ligue Nationale de Basketball
. Two seasons later, Bluntt signed with Orchesien BC for the 2011–12 year, which is a club also found in France.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
expatriate professional basketball player. He plays for Orchesien BC in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
as of the 2011–12 season.
College
He was raised in Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
and attended Fairfax High School
Fairfax High School (Los Angeles)
Fairfax High School is a Los Angeles Unified School District high school located in Los Angeles, USA, near the border of West Hollywood in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles...
. Bluntt was a standout basketball player for the school, and decided to continue playing at the college level. He chose Delaware State University
Delaware State University
Delaware State University , is an American historically black, public university located in Dover, Delaware, and there are two satellite campuses located in Wilmington, Delaware, and Georgetown, Delaware...
, an historically black college which participates in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference is a collegiate athletic conference of historically black colleges and universities in the Southeastern United States...
(MEAC) of the NCAA. A 6'6", 220-pound shooting guard
Shooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
and small forward
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
, he appeared in 61 total games through his first two seasons with the Hornets and averaged approximately 11.1 points per game during that span. During his sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the second year of study at high school or university.The word is also used as a synonym for "second", for the second album or EP released by a musician or group, the second movie of a director, or the second season of a...
season, however, Bluntt was responsible for tipping an offensive rebound to teammate Aaron Williams with 1.6 seconds remaining in the 2005 MEAC Men's Basketball Tournament Championship. Williams hit the jump shot to propel Delaware State past Hampton, 55–53, and into the NCAA Tournament
NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single-elimination tournament held each spring in the United States, featuring 68 college basketball teams, to determine the national championship in the top tier of college basketball...
. Delaware State won both the MEAC regular season and conference championships for the only time in school history.
As a junior
Junior (education)
"Junior" is a term used in the United States to describe a student in their 3rd year of study . A Junior is considered an upperclassman...
in 2005–06
2005–06 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
The 2005–06 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 6, 2005, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 2006 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Championship Game on April 3, 2006 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana...
, Bluntt averaged 14.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 steals per game. He also shot 41.3% from the field, 39.1% from three-point field goal
Three-point field goal
A three-point field goal is a field goal in a basketball game, made from beyond the three-point line, a designated arc radiating from the basket...
range and 75.6% on the free throw
Free throw
In basketball, free throws or foul shots are unopposed attempts to score points from a restricted area on the court , and are generally awarded after a foul on the shooter by the opposing team...
line. Delaware State repeated as the MEAC regular season champions but failed to gain the automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament by winning the conference tournament championship. They were still selected to play in the 2006 National Invitation Tournament
2006 National Invitation Tournament
-Michigan Bracket:-Louisville Bracket:-Cincinnati Bracket:-Semifinals & Finals:...
, and Bluntt was named the MEAC Player of the Year
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference's most outstanding player. The award was first given following the 1971–71 season. The most recent winner is C. J. Reed, who was a senior point guard...
.
In 2006–07, Bluntt repeated as the MEAC Player of the Year behind averages of 15.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He shot 42.3% from the field, 35.0% from three-point territory and 82.1% at the free throw line. Delaware State won their third consecutive regular season championship and qualified for the NIT in back-to-back seasons.
Professional
After college, Bluntt was selected 10th overall by the Yakama Sun KingsYakama Sun Kings
The Yakama Sun Kings were a Continental Basketball Association franchise located in Yakima, Washington, United States, covering the central Washington sports market of Yakima, Tri-Cities and Ellensburg...
of the Continental Basketball Association
Continental Basketball Association
The Continental Basketball Association was a professional men's basketball league in the United States, which has been on hiatus since the 2009 season.- History :...
as well as in the second round of the 2007 NBA Development League Draft by the Iowa Energy
Iowa Energy
The Iowa Energy are a 2007-08 expansion team of the NBA Development League, of which they are the current defending champions. They play their home games at the Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center....
. Prior to playing for either team he tested the waters in a French professional league. He eventually came back and played for the Energy for only four games. The Sioux Falls Skyforce
Sioux Falls Skyforce
The Sioux Falls Skyforce is a professional basketball team that plays in the NBA Development League. They are based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. The team plays at the Sioux Falls Arena. The Skyforce began in the CBA in 1989...
signed him in January 2008 and he then finished the season with them while appearing in 29 games.
In 2008–09, Bluntt played for SO Maritime Boulogne in France while averaging 18.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. He switched teams once again in 2009–10, this time playing for Boulazac Basket Dordogne in the Ligue Nationale de Basketball
Ligue Nationale de Basketball
The Ligue National de Basket is the top men's French professional basketball league. There are two divisions: French Pro A League and French Pro B League .-Pro A:...
. Two seasons later, Bluntt signed with Orchesien BC for the 2011–12 year, which is a club also found in France.