---
"title": "Joe Bryant named finalist for national mid-major college player of the award"
"description": "Norfolk State fifth-year guard Joe Bryant Jr. was named a finalist for the 2022-23 Lou Henson National Player of the Year award on Thursday afternoon, announced by CollegeInsider.com. The award is presented annually to the top mid-major player in Division I college basketball, named after the former Illinois State head coach who won 775 games […]"
"date": "2023-03-10"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "HBCU Sports"
"url": "https://hbcusports.com/2023/03/10/joe-bryant-named-finalist-for-national-mid-major-college-player-of-the-award/"
"categories":
  - "Basketball"
  - "News"
"tags":
  - "Norfolk State"
---

# Joe Bryant named finalist for national mid-major college player of the award

Norfolk State fifth-year guard Joe Bryant Jr. was named a finalist for the 2022-23 Lou Henson National Player of the Year award on Thursday afternoon, announced by CollegeInsider.com. The award is presented annually to the top mid-major player in Division I college basketball, named after the former Illinois State head coach who won 775 games in 41 seasons.

[![](http://hbcusports.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2023/02/JOE-BRYANT1.jpg)](http://hbcusports.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2023/02/JOE-BRYANT1.jpg)
_Photo: Norfolk State Athletics_

The recognition comes just two days after Bryant was named the 2022-23 MEAC Player of the Year on Tuesday afternoon, earning the award in back-to-back seasons. Heading into the 2023 MEAC Tournament, he’s averaging 17.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per contest. **Courtesy:** *Norfolk State Athletics*