Knights Tradition:

13 Brandon Byrd


PROFILE
Class:
8th Grade
Height/Weight:
5'0''/87lbs
Position:
Guard

Personal

  • Born December 31, 1992, son of Brent and Lisa Byrd.
  • Lived in the Kings School District for almost 14 years.
  • He enjoys playing soccer and hanging out with friends in his spare time.
  • Started playing basketball at age 3.
  • The best basketball advice given to him was "That a zone is a lazy man’s defense."
  • What impresses him the most about Coach is that he understands the importance of defense.
  • He most admires his parents because they have taught him everything he knows.
  • His parents have had the greatest influence on his athletic career.
  • When he played basketball as a kid, he pretended he was Michael Jordan making game winning shots.
  • He would most like to meet Kenyon Martin.
  • Pre-game ritual Includes tucking his jersey in right before tip-off.

Favorites

  • Basketball Player: Steve Nash
  • Athlete: Ronaldinho
  • Teacher: Mr. Frambes
  • TV Show: Criminal Minds
  • Book: Rumble Fish
  • Musical Group/Singer: T.I.
  • Foods: Buffalo Chicken Wings
  • Midnight Snack: Ice Cream
  • Vacation Spot: Orange Beach, Alabama
  • Car: Cadillac Escalade