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 Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. He gained prominence playing college basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers, where he was a key member of their 2019 national championship-winning team as the starting shooting guard. Drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019, he was immediately traded to the Phoenix Suns. Jerome has since played for the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Golden State Warriors before landing with the Cavaliers.

Sections (2)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements

December 30, 2017: Career-High 31 Points

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

June 20, 2019: NBA Draft and Trade

On June 20, 2019, Ty Jerome was drafted 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 in a 109–104 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

2019: National Championship and NBA Draft

In 2019, Ty Jerome was the starting shooting guard on the Virginia Cavaliers national championship team. He was later drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2019 NBA draft but was traded to the Phoenix Suns.

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 debuted with 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 then waived the following day.

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 the Cleveland Cavaliers

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

November 20, 2024: Season-High 29 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: New Career-High 33 Points

On January 24, 2025, Ty Jerome scored a new career-high with 33 points, including a perfect 8-of-8 shooting rate for three-point shots, in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.