Jeremiah Tilmon Jr. (born November 25, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Suwon KT Sonicboom of the Korean Basketball League. He played college basketball for the Missouri Tigers.
![]() Tilmon with the Missouri Tigers in 2019 | |
Suwon KT Sonicboom | |
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Position | Center |
League | Korean Basketball League |
Personal information | |
Born | East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S. | November 25, 1998
Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
Career information | |
High school |
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College | Missouri (2017–2021) |
NBA draft | 2021: undrafted |
Playing career | 2021–present |
Career history | |
2021–2022 | Lakeland Magic |
2022 | Hamilton Honey Badgers |
2022 | CS Dinamo București |
2022–2023 | Raptors 905 |
2023 | Brampton Honey Badgers |
2023–2024 | Greensboro Swarm |
2024 | Al Qadsia |
2024 | Metros de Santiago |
2024–present | Suwon KT Sonicboom |
Career highlights and awards | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
High school career
editTilmon 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
editBefore 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
editLakeland Magic (2021–2022)
editAfter 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)
editOn 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)
editOn 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)
editOn April 13, 2023, Tilmon signed with the Brampton Honey Badgers.[20]
Greensboro Swarm (2023–2024)
editOn June 23, 2023, Tilmon signed with Kagoshima Rebnise of the Japanese B.League.[21] On September 29, 2023, Tilmon left Kagoshima Rebnise.[22]
On October 29, 2023, Tilmon signed with the Greensboro Swarm.[23]
Al Qadsia (2024)
editOn April 1, 2024, Tilmon signed with Al Qadsia of the Kuwaiti Division I Basketball League.[24]
Metros de Santiago (2024)
editOn June 19, 2024, Tilmon signed with Metros de Santiago of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto.[25]
Suwon KT Sonicboom (2024–present)
editOn June 28, 2024, Tilmon signed with Suwon KT Sonicboom of the Korean Basketball League.[26]
Career statistics
editGP | 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
editYear | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2017–18 | Missouri | 33 | 33 | 19.4 | .564 | – | .526 | 4.2 | .5 | .2 | 1.0 | 8.2 |
2018–19 | Missouri | 31 | 30 | 24.2 | .545 | .000 | .681 | 5.9 | .6 | .5 | .8 | 10.1 |
2019–20 | Missouri | 17 | 11 | 19.9 | .589 | .333 | .627 | 4.4 | .6 | .3 | 1.2 | 8.2 |
2020–21 | Missouri | 24 | 23 | 27.6 | .614 | – | .526 | 7.3 | .9 | .8 | 1.4 | 12.4 |
Career | 105 | 97 | 22.8 | .574 | .250 | .580 | 5.4 | .6 | .5 | 1.1 | 9.7 |
References
edit- ^ Lewis, Alec (December 17, 2017). "Meet MU's Tilmon, the man born for Braggin' Rights". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- ^ "Illinois commit Jeremiah Tilmon transfers back to East St. Louis". NBC Sports. August 16, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- ^ Melroe, Andrew (August 14, 2017). ""The Perfect Storm" - Jeremiah Tilmon Ready To Make Impact". University of Missouri Athletics. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- ^ Ryan, Shannon (May 15, 2017). "Former Illinois commit Jeremiah Tilmon signs with Missouri". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- ^ Jones, Daniel (June 19, 2017). "Jeremiah Tilmon arrested for minor in possession". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ DeArmond, Gabe; Forde, Mitchell (April 15, 2019). "Tilmon to test draft waters". Rivals. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- ^ Blum, Eric (July 6, 2020). "Mizzou's Tilmon: 'I plan on returning, finishing strong'". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- ^ Ladd, Aaron (January 30, 2021). "Tigers top TCU in OT; Tilmon, Pinson set career-highs". KSHB-TV. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- ^ Blum, Eric (July 30, 2021). "Mizzou alumni Jeremiah Tilmon, Dru Smith get NBA chances with Magic, Heat". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
- ^ Kristensen, Anthony (August 11, 2021). "Smith, Tilmon playing in NBA Summer League". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
- ^ "Orlando Magic Sign Jeremiah Tilmon". NBA.com. October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Lakeland Magic 2021-22 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 28, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ a b "Honey Badgers Sign NBA G League Forward Tilmon". CEBL.com. May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ "Agada And Vital Carry Honey Badgers To First Championship In Club History". www.cebl.ca. 2022-08-15. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
- ^ "2022-23 NBA G League Transactions". gleague.nba.com. December 28, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
- ^ "2022-23 NBA G League Transactions". gleague.nba.com. January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ "Honey Badgers Re-Sign Tilmon Jr. for Second Season". CEBL.com. April 13, 2022. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- ^ "【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.
- ^ "ジェレマイア・ティルモン選手 契約解除のお知らせ". 鹿児島レブナイズ. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Greensboro Swarm Announce Training Camp Roster and Coaching Staff for 2023-24 Season". NBA.com. October 29, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ Madwar, Ahmad (April 1, 2024). "Qadsia lands Jeremiah Tilmon Jr". Asia-Basket.com. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "LNB 2024 - Metros land Jeremiah Tilmon Jr., ex Qadsia". Eurobasket.com. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "'외국선수 구성 완료' KT, G리그 출신 빅맨 틸먼과 계약". 점프볼. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.