Virginia’s poised, high-IQ floor general with an NBA-ready feel
In Virginia’s 2018-19 season, Ty Jerome was the classic Tony Bennett guard: 13.6 points, 5.5 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game, with a 39.9% mark from three, showing he could run an offense without wasting possessions. He’s valuable because he combines pace control, shot-making and clever passing with a steady competitive edge; the obvious caveat is durability, since a hip injury had already interrupted his high-school path before college. If a team wants a composed lead guard who makes everyone better, Jerome fits beautifully.
