Albert V. "Albie" Grant Jr. (October 7, 1943 – April 14, 2004)[1] was an American college basketball standout at Long Island University (LIU), professional player for the ABA's New Jersey Americans, school teacher, and medical doctor.

[2] He attended Long Island and played basketball for head coach Roy Rubin.

[2] The award has been given annually since 1935–36 to the top male collegiate basketball player in the greater New York City area.

The Blackbirds won their second consecutive Tri-State League championship,[4] and Grant finished his college career with averages of 20+ points and 10+ rebounds.

In 2001, he was part of the inaugural class inducted into the LIU Athletics Hall of Fame.