History of Jon Elmore in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 17, 2026

Jon Elmore is a professional basketball player known for his prolific scoring and playmaking abilities. A standout collegiate athlete at Marshall University, he became the school's all-time leading scorer and earned multiple All-Conference USA honors. His collegiate career was highlighted by a memorable performance in the 2018 NCAA Tournament, where he led Marshall to a significant upset victory over Wichita State. Following his time at Marshall, Elmore transitioned to professional basketball, competing in various international leagues and the NBA G League. Recognized for his deep shooting range and high basketball IQ, he has established himself as a versatile guard capable of controlling the pace of the game. His career continues to be defined by his relentless work ethic and his pursuit of excellence on the global stage.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

December 20, 1995: Birth of Jonathan Barrett Elmore

On December 20, 1995, Jonathan Barrett Elmore was born; he would go on to become a professional basketball player who competed for the Marshall Thundering Herd and the Calgary Surge.

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2014: High School Graduation and Recruitment

In 2014, Jon Elmore graduated as a standout athlete from George Washington High School in Charleston, West Virginia, where he maintained an impressive average of 31.4 points per game and earned the title of West Virginia player of the year. During this same year, he was evaluated as a two-star recruit by 247 Sports, though he remained unranked by ESPN.

December 2015: Recruitment to Marshall Varsity

In December 2015, after initially attending VMI and later joining an intramural team at Marshall, Jon Elmore was recruited to play for the Marshall varsity basketball team.

2016: 2016–17 Season Performance

During the 2016–17 season, which spanned through 2016 and 2017, Elmore achieved a scoring average of 19.7 points per game and earned a selection to the all-Conference USA first team.

2017: 2017–18 Junior Season Success

Throughout his 2017–18 junior season, Elmore led Marshall to their first Conference USA tournament title, earning tournament MVP honors, and helped secure their first-ever NCAA Tournament victory against Wichita State in 2017/2018.

November 28, 2018: 2,000th Career Point Milestone

On November 28, 2018, during his senior season game against William & Mary, Jon Elmore scored his 2,000th career point, marking a historic achievement as only the third player in school history to reach this milestone.

2018: 2018 NBA Draft Declaration

In 2018, following a successful junior season where he averaged 22.7 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, Elmore declared for the 2018 NBA draft without hiring an agent, ultimately choosing to return to Marshall.

March 3, 2019: Conference USA Records

On March 3, 2019, Jon Elmore solidified his status as a conference legend by becoming the Conference USA all-time leading scorer, surpassing Stefon Jackson. This followed his earlier achievement in the same season of becoming the conference's all-time assist leader, making him the only player to lead both categories simultaneously.

March 9, 2019: Engagement to Tori Dent

On March 9, 2019, Jon Elmore officially became engaged to his long-term girlfriend, Tori Dent, who is a former student-athlete at Marshall University.

March 19, 2019: Marshall University All-Time Scoring Record

On March 19, 2019, Jon Elmore officially became the all-time leading scorer for Marshall University, successfully breaking the long-standing record previously held by Skip Henderson.

July 23, 2019: Signing with Pallacanestro Trieste

On July 23, 2019, Jon Elmore officially signed with the Italian professional basketball team Pallacanestro Trieste, which competes in the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) league.

2019: Participation in The Basketball Tournament 2019

In 2019, Jon Elmore competed in The Basketball Tournament as a member of the WV Wildcats, but the team was eliminated during the first round after a loss to the team Big X.

January 15, 2020: Signing with Orlandina Basket

Jon Elmore moved to a new team on January 15, 2020, by signing with Orlandina Basket, an Italian team competing in the country's second division league.

December 5, 2020: Signing with Ionikos

On December 5, 2020, professional basketball player Jon Elmore officially signed a contract to play for the Ionikos team in the Greek Basket League.

2020: Quarterfinal appearance with Herd That in TBT 2020

During the 2020 edition of The Basketball Tournament, Elmore joined the Marshall alumni team Herd That, coached by his father Gay Elmore; he scored 23 points in a 93-76 quarterfinal loss to Overseas Elite.

January 12, 2021: Transfer to Soproni KC

It was publicly announced on January 12, 2021, that Jon Elmore had signed with the Hungarian team Soproni KC, competing in the Nemzeti Bajnokság, where he later averaged notable statistics including 17.3 points per game.

August 14, 2021: Signing with Larisa

On August 14, 2021, Jon Elmore reached an agreement to sign with the Greek Basket League team Larisa, although he never ultimately played in a game for the organization.

October 2022: Signing with Sioux Falls Skyforce

In October 2022, Jon Elmore officially joined the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League to compete for the 2022–2023 basketball season.

December 27, 2022: Skyforce Regular Season Debut

On December 27, 2022, Jon Elmore made his regular-season debut for the Sioux Falls Skyforce, contributing 3 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 blocks during a narrow 108-112 defeat against the Oklahoma City Blue.

September 27, 2023: Signing and Waiver by Miami Heat

On September 27, 2023, Jon Elmore officially signed a contract with the Miami Heat, only to be waived by the team later that same day.

February 2, 2024: Trade to Cleveland Charge

On February 2, 2024, Jon Elmore was traded from the Sioux Falls Skyforce to the Cleveland Charge in exchange for the rights to Olin Carter III and a 2024 G League Draft second-round pick originally held by the Osceola Magic.

2024: Continued tenure with the Kings

During the 2024–25 season, Jon Elmore maintained his position as a player with the Kings, continuing his professional basketball career through 2024.

2024: Trade to Stockton Kings and Season Conclusion

On March 6, 2024, Jon Elmore was traded to the Stockton Kings in exchange for a 2024 G League Draft second-round pick. During the final nine games of the 2024 season, Elmore played limited minutes, averaging 2.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists, while contributing to a strong team finish that saw the Kings end the season with a 24-10 record.

April 24, 2025: Signing with Manisa Basket

On April 24, 2025, professional basketball player Jon Elmore officially signed a contract to join the team Manisa Basket, which competes in the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).

September 24, 2025: Signing with the Sacramento Kings

On September 24, 2025, Jon Elmore officially signed a contract with the NBA team Sacramento Kings, marking a significant step in his professional basketball career.

January 8, 2026: Career-high performance against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers

On January 8, 2026, Jon Elmore achieved a personal career-high by scoring 32 points during a game, leading his team to a 128–115 victory over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.