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Season of Work: Jerome Merritt

In order to fill the days before Bradley Basketball officially begins the NCAA Championship segment of its season with its first full practice of the segment Sept. 30, BradleyBraves.com is spotlighting each of the team's 15 players in a weekly series entitled Season of Work. Each spotlight includes a video breakdown session with Braves head coach Brian Wardle. The third installment of the Season of Work series features freshman forward Jerome Merritt.

Season of Work: Jerome Merritt

Full Name: Jerome Merritt
Class: Freshman
Position: Forward
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 210 lbs
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Hudson, FL (Oldsmar Christian School)

OVERVIEW
A primary point of emphasis in Bradley's 2016 recruiting cycle was to add athleticism to the roster and the addition of Merritt provides a big checkmark next to that entry on the recruiting wish list.