Jahsha Bluntt
Jahsha Bluntt | |
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| Born | June 16, 1984 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player (retired) |
| Years active | 2007–2012 |
Jahsha Lavone Bluntt (born June 16, 1984) is a retired American professional basketball athlete.
College career
Growing up in Los Angeles, California, Bluntt attended Fairfax High School before committing to Delaware State University, a historically black institution competing in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), where he played collegiate basketball. Standing 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 220 pounds, he occupied the roles of shooting guard and small forward. Over his initial two seasons with the Hornets, he appeared in 61 contests and averaged approximately 11.1 points per outing. A highlight from his sophomore year includes a critical tip to teammate Aaron Williams with only 1.6 seconds remaining in the 2005 MEAC tournament final, setting up the decisive basket that secured Delaware State’s inaugural MEAC regular season and conference titles, along with their first NCAA tournament appearance.
During the 2005–06 campaign, Bluntt posted averages of 14.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, shooting at a rate of 41.3% overall and 39.1% from beyond the arc. Delaware State successfully defended their MEAC regular season championship but fell short of the NCAA automatic bid, instead participating in the 2006 National Invitation Tournament. His performance earned him the distinction of MEAC Player of the Year that season.
In the following year, 2006–07, Bluntt repeated as MEAC Player of the Year by averaging 15.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 42.3% from the floor and an impressive 82.1% from the free-throw line. That season saw Delaware State capture their third straight regular season crown and secure a second consecutive NIT berth.
Professional career
Following his collegiate tenure, Bluntt was chosen tenth overall by the Yakama Sun Kings in the Continental Basketball Association draft and was also selected in the second round of the 2007 NBA Development League Draft by the Iowa Energy. He initially pursued playing opportunities within a French professional league before returning stateside for a brief stint of four games with the Energy. In January 2008, he signed with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, concluding that season having participated in 29 games.
For the 2008–09 season, Bluntt competed for SO Maritime Boulogne in France, where he averaged 18.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per contest. The subsequent season found him joining Boulazac Basket Dordogne competing in the Ligue Nationale de Basketball. In 2011–12, Bluntt continued his professional journey by signing with BC Orchies, maintaining his presence within French basketball circles.