01 Feb 2025 Vivik Bryant – Guy Perkins (501 Basketball Team 2025)

Vivik Bryant, a senior shooting guard for the Guy-Perkins Thunderbirds, has made an undeniable impact both on and off the court. His journey in basketball started at a young age.

“The thing that first drew me to basketball was watching it on television and wanting to be successful like those guys,” he said.

As a player, Bryant has always been known for his versatility. “Vivik has the ability to shoot at a high percentage and also the ability to guard multiple positions,” Guy-Perkins Head Coach Eric Lewis said. “It’s difficult to find two better strengths a player can have in 2024.”

This season, Lewis expects him to be a top defender in the conference and one of the team’s best 3-point shooters.

Off the court, Bryant has become a strong leader for the Thunderbirds. 

“Vivik leads verbally and by example,” the coach said. “He stepped up and ran cross country this year for Guy and had a very strong showing.”

Bryant’s leadership extends beyond sports as he checks in on teammates’ academic progress and has helped set a strong culture for the program. He wants to see his team succeed His resilience has been evident throughout his career. After being diagnosed with degenerative disc disorder in his sophomore year, he was unsure if he’d be able to play again.

“My personal goals for this season are to score the most points I have ever scored in a game, make All-Conference and enjoy my last season with my teammates,” Bryant said.