Lionel "LJ" Cryer Jr., born on October 9, 2001, hails from Katy, Texas, and plays as a point guard for the Houston Cougars. His high school journey at Morton Ranch High School, where he averaged 27.5 points, 5.8 assists, and 2.9 rebounds per game as a junior. By his senior year, Cryer recorded a 50-point, 10-assist performance against Mayde Creek High School, culminating in an average of 34.2 points per game and 3,488 career points, setting a record in Houston area public school history. Cryer earned the All-Greater Houston Player of the Year award from the Houston Chronicle and secured his second District 19-6A MVP title.
Cryer transitioned to college basketball with the Baylor Bears. He also contributed to Baylor's national championship win as a freshman. As a graduate student in 2024, Cryer's contributions earned him a spot on the Second Team All-Big 12, and he will play his final year of eligibility with the Houston Cougars.
LJ Cryer College
LJ Cryer's college basketball journey began at Baylor University, where he contributed to the team's national championship victory during the 2020-21 season. In his sophomore season, he had a 21-point game against Stanford. During his junior year with Baylor, Cryer saw action in 31 games and averaged 15.0 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists (via ESPN). After three years, he decided to transfer to Houston with two years of eligibility remaining. As a senior in 2023-24, Cryer averaged a career-high 15.5 points and 2.4 rebounds and was named to the All-Big 12 Second Team.
How many points did LJ Cryer average in college?
In five collegiate seasons, LJ Cryer has averaged 13.3 points playing for both Baylor Bears and Houston Cougars (via ESPN) as of March 2025.
LJ Cryer's High School
LJ Cryer's high school basketball tenure under head coach Khris Turner in Katy, Texas, was remarkable. During his prep career, he recorded a 3,488 points, ranking fifth all-time in Texas public schools. He stood out during his senior season, averaging 34.2 points. He was named to the TABC Class 6A All-State Team and earned the 2020 All-Greater Houston Boys Basketball Player of the Year by the Houston Chronicle, according to the Cougars website.
FAQ's on LJ Cryer
A. LJ Cryer attended Morton Ranch High School in Katy, Texas.
A. Cryer finished his high school career with 3,488 points, making him the highest scorer in Houston area public school history.
A. Cryer chose Baylor University over several other offers for his collegiate basketball journey.
A. Yes, Cryer was named to the Third Team All-Big 12 during his junior year at Baylor University and Second-team All-Big 12 with Houston.
A. Cryer stands at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters) tall and weighs 200 pounds (91 kilograms).
