PROVO — BYU guard Eli Bryant saw a familiar face in the crowd Thursday night in the Cougars’ 69-45 victory over Portland.
That would be Utah Jazz rookie sensation Donovan Mitchell, who sat courtside at the Marriott Center.
Bryant and Mitchell played against each other in prep school in New Hampshire — Bryant for New Hampton School and Mitchell for Brewster Academy.
“We’ve stayed in contact over the years,” said Bryant, who scored 22 points and collected a career-high 15 rebounds. “As you see, he’s having a spectacular year.”
Bryant enjoyed having an old foe, and friend, in attendance.