SSU Guard Javonte Landy

Savannah State Guard Javonte Landy
5-11, Junior, Savannah, Ga.

Averaged 19.0 points while shooting 48 percent from the field in helping lead the Tigers to a 3-0 record in SIAC Tournament play last week. In the championship game victory over Tuskegee (3/8), he scored a season high 23 points on 7-of-11 shooting from the field, connected on 4-of-6 three pointers, and made 5-of-6 free throws. He made the go-ahead free throw with :02 remaining that lifted the Tigers to the 67-66 victory. He scored 12 points in the last 4:34 to help bring the Tigers back and lead them to victory.

Landy attended Windsor High School in Savannah and is in his third season in the Tigers’ program. He has played in all 29 games and is averaging career highs this season in most statistical categories including points, (9.8), assists (65), and steals (56)

HBCU National Player of the Week: SSU Guard Javonte Landy