Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ty Jerome

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Ty Jerome

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

Ty Jerome is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. He gained prominence playing college basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers, where he played shooting guard on their 2019 national championship-winning team. Drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019, he was immediately traded to the Phoenix Suns. Throughout his NBA career, he has also been a player for the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Golden State Warriors, before joining the Cleveland Cavaliers.

September 2, 2014: Jerome Commits to University of Virginia

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

December 30, 2017: Career-High 31 Points Against Boston College

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

June 20, 2019: Drafted by Philadelphia 76ers, Traded to Phoenix Suns

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

December 2, 2019: NBA Debut

On December 2, 2019, Ty Jerome made his NBA debut in a 109–104 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

2019: Jerome Declares for NBA Draft

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

2019: Virginia Cavaliers Win National Championship

In 2019, Ty Jerome was the starting shooting guard for the Virginia Cavaliers when they won the national championship. He was also drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2019 NBA draft.

November 16, 2020: Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder

On November 16, 2020, Ty Jerome was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

February 11, 2021: Debut with Oklahoma City Blue

On February 11, 2021, Ty Jerome made his debut playing limited minutes for the Oklahoma City Blue, the Thunder's G League affiliate.

September 30, 2022: Traded to Houston Rockets and Waived

On September 30, 2022, Ty Jerome was traded to the Houston Rockets and subsequently waived.

October 4, 2022: Signed with Golden State Warriors

On October 4, 2022, Ty Jerome signed with the Golden State Warriors.

2022: Trade to Oklahoma City Thunder

In 2022, Ty Jerome was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

July 6, 2023: Signed with Cleveland Cavaliers

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

November 20, 2024: Season-High 29 Points vs. New Orleans Pelicans

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 33 Points vs. Philadelphia 76ers

On January 24, 2025, Ty Jerome scored a new career-high with 33 points against the Philadelphia 76ers, making eight three-pointers without a miss.

April 19, 2025: Playoff Debut

On April 19, 2025, Ty Jerome made his playoff debut, scoring 28 points in a win over the Miami Heat.