Top bachelors of the year

ARE you looking for a man who is a lover and a friend? One of these 26 single and sexy men may be a just what the doctor ordered. The men--including athletes, actors, entertainers, doctors, lawyers, bankers and teachers--are looking for a confident Sister who has a healthy appetite for fun and adventure. Generally, they are looking for a woman who is spiritually grounded, independent and beautiful, inside and outside. These Brothers have the means and motivation to find that special someone. Could it be you?

TEXAS BATTLE 24, LOS ANGELES

An actor who got his big break as a soap star on Passions, Battle has appeared in the film Coach Carter, and several network and cable series. His ideal woman is spontaneous, goal-oriented, independent, sexy without trying, and one who loves to have fun.

MICHAEL WILLIAMS 36, NEW YORK

A music industry veteran and CEO of Family Tree Entertainment, Williams manages popular performers, including Nick Cannon, OutKast, Case and Trina. In his spare time, which is rare, he likes to relax. He is looking for a woman who possesses strength, confidence and intelligence--the qualities he saw in his mother, who raised him as a single parent.

BRYAN MICHAEL COX 26, ATLANTA

A music producer who has worked with Mariah Carey, Mary J. Bilge and Usher, Cox is looking for a woman who is career-oriented, driven and independent. "It's important that she knows that men and women each play a role in making a relationship successful," he says. When he's not working, he enjoys traveling, reading and playing card games, especially Spades.

COREY REYNOLDS 31, LOS ANGELES

An actor who stars in TV's The Closer, Reynolds enjoys watching basketball games, writing, and training and playing with his new puppy. The perfect woman for him is "hot," intelligent and charismatic. "First and foremost, I look for charisma. Intelligence is a very close second," he says. "If you can't converse with someone, then it's just not going to work."

DARNERIEN MCCANTS 27, BALTIMORE

When McCants, of the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, isn't on the field, he likes to sing. He is dedicated to helping and motivating children. He is looking for a woman who is classy, intelligent, sexy, trustworthy and confident.

DWIGHT FREENEY 26, NEW YORK

An all-star defensive end for the NFL's Indianapolis Colts, Freeney enjoys watching movies. He's looking for a woman who is confident and strong in her support of him and their relationship.

KYLE T. WILLIAMS 34, CHICAGO

A trust advisor at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Williams is a trusts and estates lawyer by trade. He enjoys traveling, biking, dining out and watching movies. Williams' ideal woman is self-aware, cosmopolitan and adventurous.

KEITH BULLUCK 28, EDGEWATER, N.J.

A linebacker for the Tennessee Titans, Bulluck spends time traveling around the nation to help raise awareness about the challenges faced by foster children. He is attracted to smart, confident and adventurous women.

ERIC LANE, 33, CHICAGO

This actor, who appears in the movie Waist Deep and has been featured in Prison Break, The Parkers and Soul Food, is looking for a woman who is naturally outgoing, God-conscious and doesn't focus on acquiring material things.

DAHNTAY JONES 25, MEMPHIS, TENN

A star with the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies, Jones is committed to the community. Last year, he launched a foundation to help underprivileged children attend college. He is looking for "a sweet and honest woman," who's intelligent, funny and goal-oriented.

JONATHAN BENDER 25, HOUSTON, TEXAS

A former member of the NBA's Indiana Pacers, Bender is an entrepreneur, working as an investor in high-end real estate properties in Miami, Las Vegas and Turks & Caicos. His ideal woman is, active, smart, goal-oriented, driven and has a firm belief in God.

J. AUGUST RICHARDS 32, NEW YORK

An actor who stars in NBC's courtroom drama Conviction, Richards likes to watch documentaries. He's looking for a woman who has it together physically, intellectually, mentally and spiritually. "It's so hard to describe, but l know it when I see it," he says.

TROY K. GRANT III 34, PHILADELPHIA

The founder and prelate of Revival Hill Fellowship of Churches International, Grant also is senior pastor and founder of Revival Hill Church in Philadelphia and Revival Hill Abundant Life Center in Camden, N.J. His ideal woman is a Christian woman, who is goal-oriented and fun-loving.

JOSEPH W. BOOTH JR. 57, MABLETON, GA.

The director of material management for Lockheed Martin in Marietta, Ga., Booth enjoys riding motorcycles and driving sports cars. His ideal woman is as comfortable in a pair of jeans and boots as she is wearing an evening gown.

ORLANDO BOGINS 32, DETROIT

When he's not working as a curriculum coordinator for the Detroit Public Schools, Bogins enjoys traveling, lifting weights, golfing and listening to music. His ideal woman is spiritual and has a good sense of humor.

THE REV. MARKEL HUTCHINS 28, ATLANTA