Before Bryant: A 2008 graduate of Palos Verdes High School ... Earned a 2008 California-LA County High School All-American selection ... Was a three-time All-Bay League selection ... Leading scorer for the 16-3 Sea Kings as a senior ... Helped lead team to a pair of Bay League championships in 2007 and 2008.

Personal: Born July 30, 1989 ... Son of Stephen and Mary Ellen Semel ... Has one brother, John, who plays baseball at Chapman University ... Is undeclared in the College of Business.