title: Russell Byrd
text: # Russell Byrd
  
  Russell Byrd (born March 4, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for the St. John's Edge of the NBL Canada. He played college basketball for Michigan State.
  
  ## College career
  
  On May 21, 2014 Byrd announced he would transfer from Michigan State to Master's College in California.
  
  ## Professional career
  
  On January 18, 2018 Byrd was traded to the St. John's Edge.
  
  On July 23, 2018, Byrd signed a two-year contract with the Island Storm. It was the first multi-year deal in franchise history.
  
  