Brynton Lemar
Brynton currently plays professional basketball in Europe. He played in France his first year out of college. Although his rookie year was filled with ups and downs, he ultimately had a great season and grew as a basketball player. While he was in France, he had the opportunity to write for the Davis Enterprise, which became his way of giving back and sharing with everyone that Aggie alums are around the world. It was also a glimpse of his life as a professional athlete competing in Europe.
He played in Sopron, Hungary, for his second year, and it was a little bit tougher because of the cultural differences, but on the court, he picked up where he left off in his first year. He led his team to the playoffs and had a terrific season.
This past year, he was in Lublin, Poland. He loved his time in Poland and had the best year yet of competing professionally. His team finished in second place, and he received first-team all-Poland. He also continued to write for the Davis Enterprise and share his ups and downs of this past season.
How has your professional writing minor benefited you?
It has allowed me to express myself and given me a platform to inspire many people. Writing has always been a passion of mine; everyone has a story to tell. An opportunity that had opened up for me after college was being able to write for the Davis Enterprise. I write about my experiences of playing professional basketball around the world. I also have my own podcast show, The In and Out Podcast, in which I use writing as well.
Why were you interested in pursuing the professional writing minor?
I was interested because writing allows me to be creative. Being an athlete, I’m seen as just a ball player or someone good at sports. Writing gives me a chance to show everyone I have different depths to myself. It helped me show everyone the real me. Also, I knew I needed to polish my writing skills and learn how I can become a better writer.
What advice do you have for current UC Davis students considering or currently completing the minor?
My advice is to go into it with an open mind. It’s a great minor to have and skill to develop. Writing is a lost art, and it can be used in various situations. Why not become better at it? Don’t be afraid to make mistakes; there is no perfect writing. Everyone has a unique voice and needs to be heard.