Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 08/07/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Ty Jerome
21/10/2026
Ty Jerome scored a career-high 45 points in the Memphis Grizzlies' 123-103 season-opening win over the Utah Jazz. He broke the Grizzlies' franchise record for most points by a player in a season opener, previously held by Ja Morant with 44. The performance came as Jerome took over the starting point guard role after Morant was traded to Portland in the offseason.
14/07/2025
Ty Jerome agreed to a three-year, $28 million deal to join the Memphis Grizzlies after a breakout 2024-25 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He had finished third in Sixth Man of the Year voting that season, averaging 12.5 points and 3.4 assists per game in 70 appearances.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Ty Jerome is an American professional basketball player who plays as a guard for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers, where he was the starting shooting guard on the 2019 national championship team. He stepped into the Grizzlies' starting point guard role for the 2026-27 season. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (197 cm) |
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| Weight | 195 lbs (88 kg) |
| Position | Guard / Shooting guard / Small forward |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College | University of Virginia |
Career
| Draft | Selected 24th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2019 NBA Draft; draft rights traded to the Boston Celtics and then sent to the Phoenix Suns |
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| NBA Debut | December 3, 2019, with the Phoenix Suns in a 109-104 win over the Charlotte Hornets |
| Career High Points | 45 points for the Memphis Grizzlies against the Utah Jazz on October 21, 2026 (franchise record for points in a season opener); previously 33 points for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 25, 2025 |
| Free Agency | Left the Cavaliers in free agency and signed a three-year, $28 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played AAU basketball with Donovan Mitchell as a child at Riverside Church | |
| 2. Nicknamed "Milk" | |
| 3. Led the ACC in assists in the 2018-19 season with 202 total assists | |
| 4. Represented by Excel Sports Management |
