76ers select Ty Jerome with No. 24 pick, reportedly heading to Suns
With the No. 24 pick of the 2019 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers selected Virginia guard Ty Jerome. The pick was reportedly dealt to the Boston Celtics, who have moved the selection to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for the Milwaukee Bucks' 2020 first-round pick, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The 6-foot-5 guard figures to develop into a solid role player and a reliable 3-point threat with an underrated defensive game that hides his lack of athleticism.
Jerome was integral in helping Virginia win its first championship in school history, averaging 13.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and a team-high 5.5 assists per contest.
Bio
Position: SG
School: Virginia
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 194 lbs
Wingspan: 6-foot-4
Max Vertical: 31.5 inches
Strengths
- Legitimate 3-point threat, connecting on 39.2 percent of shots from behind the arc on four attempts per contest.
- Excellent team defender
- Good vision and high IQ. Will find ways to impact games.
Weaknesses
- Not athletic and could struggle to keep up against imposing players
- Figures to become a good rotation player but ceiling is low.