Jeremiah Tilmon
Tilmon with the Missouri Tigers in 2019
No. 23 Greensboro Swarm
PositionCenter
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1998-11-25) November 25, 1998
East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeMissouri (2017–2021)
NBA draft2021: undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2022Lakeland Magic
2022Hamilton Honey Badgers
2022CS Dinamo București
2022–2023Raptors 905
2023Brampton Honey Badgers
2023–presentGreensboro Swarm
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

Jeremiah Tilmon Jr. (born November 25, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Missouri Tigers.

High school career

Tilmon played basketball for East St. Louis Senior High School in East St. Louis, Illinois.[1] He transferred to La Lumiere School in La Porte, Indiana for his junior season, averaging 13.2 points and 8.2 rebounds per game for one of the best teams in the country. He dislocated his left shoulder at the High School Nationals title game and underwent surgery. He returned to East St. Louis for his senior season.[2] He averaged 15.3 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks per game and was a First Team All-State selection.[3] He originally committed to playing college basketball for Illinois but reopened his recruitment after coach John Groce was fired. Tilmon later committed to Missouri, choosing the Tigers over Kansas and North Carolina.[4]

College career

Before his freshman season at Missouri, Tilmon was arrested for a Minor in Possession.[5] As a freshman, he averaged 8.2 points and 4.2 rebounds per game in a starting role.[6] On December 18, 2018, Tilmon recorded a sophomore season-high 23 points and 10 rebounds in a 71–56 win over Xavier.[7] As a sophomore, he averaged 10.1 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. Tilmon declared for the 2019 NBA draft before withdrawing his name and returning to college.[8] As a junior, he averaged 8.2 points and 4.4 rebounds per game and was limited to 17 games due to a foot injury. Tilmon declared for the 2020 NBA draft but returned to Missouri for his senior season.[9] On January 30, 2021, he posted 33 points and 11 rebounds in a 102–98 overtime victory over TCU.[10] As a senior, Tilmon averaged 12.4 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. He was named to the Second Team All-SEC.[11]

Professional career

Lakeland Magic (2021–2022)

After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Tilmon joined the Orlando Magic for the 2021 NBA Summer League.[12] On October 7, 2021, Tilmon signed with the Magic,[13] but was waived five days later.[14] On October 28, he joined the Lakeland Magic as an affiliate player[15] and in 45 games, he averaged 9.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 20.5 minutes.[16]

Hamilton Honey Badgers (2022)

On May 3, 2022, Tilmon signed with the Hamilton Honey Badgers of the CEBL.[16] On August 14, he won the franchise's first CEBL championship with the Honey Badgers.[17]

Raptors 905 (2022–2023)

On December 28, 2022, Tilmon was traded to the Raptors 905.[18] On January 25, 2023, Tilmon was acquired as a returning player.[19]

Brampton Honey Badgers (2023)

On April 13, 2023, Tilmon signed with the Brampton Honey Badgers.[20]

On June 23, 2023, Tilmon signed with Kagoshima Rebnise of the Japanese B.League,[21] but never played for them.

Greensboro Swarm (2023–present)

On October 29, 2023, Tilmon signed with the Greensboro Swarm.[22]

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 Missouri 333319.4.564.5264.2.5.21.08.2
2018–19 Missouri 313024.2.545.000.6815.9.6.5.810.1
2019–20 Missouri 171119.9.589.333.6274.4.6.31.28.2
2020–21 Missouri 242327.6.614.5267.3.9.81.412.4
Career 1059722.8.574.250.5805.4.6.51.19.7

References

  1. Lewis, Alec (December 17, 2017). "Meet MU's Tilmon, the man born for Braggin' Rights". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  2. "Illinois commit Jeremiah Tilmon transfers back to East St. Louis". NBC Sports. August 16, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  3. Melroe, Andrew (August 14, 2017). ""The Perfect Storm" - Jeremiah Tilmon Ready To Make Impact". University of Missouri Athletics. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  4. Ryan, Shannon (May 15, 2017). "Former Illinois commit Jeremiah Tilmon signs with Missouri". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  5. Jones, Daniel (June 19, 2017). "Jeremiah Tilmon arrested for minor in possession". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  6. Moore, CJ (October 2, 2018). "Learn from regret: Missouri's Jeremiah Tilmon went to work to overhaul his game, strengthen his mind". The Athletic. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  7. Moore, CJ (December 18, 2018). "Eye of the Tiger: Jeremiah Tilmon finally coming into his own as he powers Mizzou to victory over Xavier". The Athletic. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  8. DeArmond, Gabe; Forde, Mitchell (April 15, 2019). "Tilmon to test draft waters". Rivals. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  9. Blum, Eric (July 6, 2020). "Mizzou's Tilmon: 'I plan on returning, finishing strong'". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  10. Ladd, Aaron (January 30, 2021). "Tigers top TCU in OT; Tilmon, Pinson set career-highs". KSHB-TV. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  11. Blum, Eric (July 30, 2021). "Mizzou alumni Jeremiah Tilmon, Dru Smith get NBA chances with Magic, Heat". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  12. Kristensen, Anthony (August 11, 2021). "Smith, Tilmon playing in NBA Summer League". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  13. "Orlando Magic Sign Jeremiah Tilmon". NBA.com. October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  14. Orlando Magic PR [@Magic_PR] (October 12, 2021). "PRESS RELEASE: @OrlandoMagic sign free agent @devin_cannady3; Waive Jeremiah Tilmon #MagicTogether" (Tweet). Retrieved October 23, 2021 via Twitter.
  15. "Lakeland Magic 2021-22 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 28, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  16. 1 2 "Honey Badgers Sign NBA G League Forward Tilmon". CEBL.com. May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  17. "Agada And Vital Carry Honey Badgers To First Championship In Club History". www.cebl.ca. 2022-08-15. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
  18. "2022-23 NBA G League Transactions". gleague.nba.com. December 28, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  19. "2022-23 NBA G League Transactions". gleague.nba.com. January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  20. "Honey Badgers Re-Sign Tilmon Jr. for Second Season". CEBL.com. April 13, 2022. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  21. "【新規】Jeremiah Tilmon選手 2023-24シーズン 選手契約締結のお知らせ". Rebnise.jp (in Japanese). June 23, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  22. "Greensboro Swarm Announce Training Camp Roster and Coaching Staff for 2023-24 Season". NBA.com. October 29, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
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