Ty Jerome Nationality

Ty Jeremy Jerome is a professional basketball player who plays as a shooting guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jerome attended the University of Virginia and played for the Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball team, which competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference. He played 105 games wearing jersey No. 11 for the Cavaliers, averaging 9.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. In his senior year, Jerome led the Cavaliers to win an NCAA championship for the 2018-19 season, averaging 13.6 points and 4.2 rebounds. He was also named to the Second Team All-ACC.

Jerome was selected as the 24th overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2019 NBA draft but was traded to the Boston Celtics and subsequently to the Phoenix Suns. He played his NBA debut on December 2, 2019, against the Charlotte Hornets, scoring four points, four assists, three rebounds, and three steals. As of November 2024, he has played for the Phoenix Suns, Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers. In his NBA career, Jerome has played 172 games as of November 15, 2024, scoring 1,238 points, grabbing 319 rebounds, and dishing out 455 assists.

What is Ty Jerome's nationality?

Ty Jerome holds American nationality and was born in New York City. His father, Mark Jerome, was a former basketball player for Lafayette College and also used to coach Ty Jerome during his early basketball years. His mother, Melanie Walker, was also a college basketball player.

Ty Jerome Hometown

Ty Jerome’s hometown is New York City, New York. He attended Iona Preparatory School, where he averaged 12.0 points and 3.0 rebounds as a sophomore. Jerome was named Westchester Player of the Year and was rated a four-star recruit by Rivals.

Ty Jerome Birthplace

Ty Jerome was born to Mark Jerome and Melanie Walker on July 8, 1997, in New York City, United States.