Dontae Bruner

Dontae Jordan Bruner (born December 31, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for Earthfriends Tokyo Z of the B.League. He played college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Yale Bulldogs.

Early life and high school career Bruner was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma but moved to South Carolina at the age of 11. He attended Spring Valley High School, where he was coached by Perry Dozier. As a sophomore, he averaged 12 points per game. Bruner missed most of his junior season with injuries. Bruner was a three-time All-State performer. He averaged 8.4 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, finishing second in the Ivy League in blocks with 55. On November 4, 2017, Bruner tore his meniscus during a scrimmage against Boston University, forcing him to miss his sophomore season. Bruner averaged 10.4 points and 8.3 rebounds per game as a junior. He helped Yale finish with a 22–8 record and reach the NCAA Tournament, where they fell to LSU 79–74.

Coming into his senior season, he was the only returning starter. Bruner posted 17 points and 15 rebounds against North Carolina on December 30, 2019. On February 21, 2020, he recorded the first triple-double in Yale history with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in an 81–80 double-overtime win against Cornell. As a senior, Bruner averaged 10.9 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game and had 48 blocked shots and 29 steals. He was named to the First Team All-Ivy League. He ultimately transferred to Alabama for his final season of eligibility, choosing the Crimson Tide over Baylor and Maryland. Bruner suffered a knee injury against Kentucky on January 13, 2021, missing a month. He averaged 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game in his only season at Alabama.

Professional career On August 14, 2021, Bruner signed his first professional contract with Imortal Basket of the Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol. In 20 games he averaged 9.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game.

On February 1, 2023, Bruner signed with fellow Czech club BK Děčín. He joined Antranik of the Lebanese Basketball League for the 2023-24 season. On July 11, 2024, Bruner signed with the Tachikawa Dice of the B.League. On February 21, 2025, his contract was terminated. On July 9, 2025, Bruner signed with Earth Friends Tokyo Z.

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Personal life Bruner's sister Ashley played basketball at South Carolina and is retired from playing professionally overseas. His younger brother Tommy also plays professional basketball.