The Virginia Cavaliers won the NCAA Tournament just one year after becoming the first No. 1 seed to lose in the first round. Few deserve more credit than Ty Jerome, who spearheaded one of the most dynamic backcourts in college basketball alongside Kyle Guy. Jerome now projects as a first-round pick.
When it comes to the Philadelphia 76ers, only a few offseason priorities rank higher than adding more shooting. The draft provides an opportunity to do so, with Jerome being a prime option. He’s an upperclassman, which places him on the Sixers’ timeline. He’s also the right skill complement next to Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons and the core pieces.