Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ty Jerome

How Ty Jerome built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Ty Jerome is an American professional basketball player currently with the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. He rose to prominence playing college basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers, where he played shooting guard and was a key member of their 2019 national championship-winning team. Drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019, he was immediately traded to the Phoenix Suns. Jerome's NBA career has included stints with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, and Cleveland Cavaliers before landing with the Grizzlies.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

September 2, 2014: College Commitment

On September 2, 2014, Ty Jerome committed to playing college basketball at the University of Virginia.

December 30, 2017: Career High Points

On December 30, 2017, Ty Jerome scored a career-high 31 points against Boston College.

June 20, 2019: NBA Draft

On June 20, 2019, Ty Jerome was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 24th pick in the 2019 NBA draft. His rights were later traded to the Boston Celtics and then to the Phoenix Suns.

December 2, 2019: NBA Debut

On December 2, 2019, Ty Jerome made his NBA debut for the Phoenix Suns in a 109–104 win over the Charlotte Hornets, recording four points, four assists, three rebounds, and three steals.

2019: NBA Draft Declaration

At the conclusion of the 2019 season, Ty Jerome announced his intention to forgo his final season of collegiate eligibility and declare for the 2019 NBA draft while hiring an agent.

2019: National Championship & NBA Draft

In 2019, Ty Jerome played as the starting shooting guard for the Virginia Cavaliers, winning the national championship. He was later drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2019 NBA draft, and subsequently traded to the Phoenix Suns.

November 16, 2020: Trade to Oklahoma City Thunder

On November 16, 2020, Ty Jerome was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder along with other players and a draft pick, in exchange for Chris Paul and Abdel Nader.

February 11, 2021: Debut with Oklahoma City Blue

On February 11, 2021, Ty Jerome made his debut with the Oklahoma City Blue, the Thunder's G League affiliate, playing limited minutes while recovering from an ankle sprain.

September 30, 2022: Trade to Houston Rockets

On September 30, 2022, Ty Jerome was traded to the Houston Rockets along with other players and a draft pick, in exchange for David Nwaba, Sterling Brown, Trey Burke, and Marquese Chriss. He was waived the following day.

October 4, 2022: Signing with Golden State Warriors

On October 4, 2022, Ty Jerome signed with the Golden State Warriors for the rest of the preseason. He then signed a two-way contract to play with the affiliate Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA G League.

2022: Future First-Round Pick

On November 16, 2020, Jerome was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder alongside Kelly Oubre Jr., Ricky Rubio, Jalen Lecque, and a 2022 first-round pick in exchange for Chris Paul and Abdel Nader.

July 6, 2023: Signing with Cleveland Cavaliers

On July 6, 2023, Ty Jerome signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

November 20, 2024: Season-High Points

On November 20, 2024, Ty Jerome scored 27 of a season-high 29 points in the first half of the Cavaliers' win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

January 24, 2025: Career-High Points

On January 24, 2025, Ty Jerome scored a new career-high with 33 points in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, becoming the first Cavaliers player to make eight three-pointers without missing.