Christopher Newport University

2025-2026 -- Junior Season -- Began his career at Christopher Newport by seeing action in 27 of 31 games, and made one start for Head Coach John Krikorian...quickly became a key contributor off the CNU bench...averaged 19.1 minutes played per game, and scored 7.9 points per game...also averaged 4.9 rebounds per contest...blocked 11 shots, dished out 43 assists, and knocked down 17 three-pointers...scored a season-high 25 points and pulled down ten rebounds on November 30th vs. Pfeiffer at the Freeman Center...reached double figures in scoring nine times...logged nine points and a season-high 11 rebounds vs. Emory on March 21st in the National Semifinal game in Fort Wayne, Indiana. 

Before CNU -- Played two years at NCAA Division II Virginia Union University ... Saw action in 48 career games with eight starts 

At Varina -- Earned second team All-Region honors in 2022 after helping lead team to a Class 4 state championship

Personal -- Zyir Baskerville was born in Richmond, Va. ... Son of Carnell and Desiree Baskerville ... Has two brothers, TJ and Israel ... Favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant ... Most impressive person met is Dex Robinson ... Favorite food is lamb chops ... Favorite movie is A Series of Unfortunate Events and favorite TV show is Avatar the Last Airbender ... Favorite author is James Patterson ... Favorite musician is Amine ... Majoring in Computer Science