Real name, no...you know the rest, Jomo Lyles-Belton (pronouned Jah-moe) was born in Columbia, South Carolina before moving to Atlantic City as a young child. He thrived in the city where his father taught him to play basketball, he would go on to lead the Atlantic City Vikings for four years. A member of the school's 1000-Point Club and the Cape-Atlantic League all-stars, Jomo was readily considered one of the top high school guards in the state of New Jersey. After sparring with his coach at TCNJ-Trenton State, Jomo decided to return to the south.

At North Carolina Central - Durham, an NCAA Division 2 basketball program, Belton would once again be in the spotlight. His performance earned him a spot on the CIAA conference all-star team. Despite his success on the court, Jomo maintained a shy, soft-spoken, and self-aware image. Jomo spent most of college so quiet he earned the nickname "Mute." As he got older and gained more experience he became more social. He attributes his quiet