Grant Jerrett

Grant Alexander Jerrett (born July 8, 1993)[1] is an American professional basketball player for Utsunomiya Brex of the Japanese B.League. He played college basketball for the University of Arizona.

Grant Jerrett
No. 34 – Utsunomiya Brex
PositionPower forward / center
LeagueB.League
Personal information
Born (1993-07-08) July 8, 1993
Costa Mesa, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High schoolLutheran (La Verne, California)
CollegeArizona (2012–2013)
NBA draft2013: 2nd round, 40th overall pick
Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
Playing career2013–present
Career history
2013–2014Tulsa 66ers
2014–2015Oklahoma City Thunder
2014–2015→Oklahoma City Blue
2015Utah Jazz
2015→Idaho Stampede
2016Canton Charge
2016–2017Beijing Ducks
2018Canton Charge
2018SeaHorses Mikawa
2019Igokea
2019–2020ratiopharm Ulm
2020–2021Darüşşafaka Tekfen
2021–2022Avtodor
2022–presentUtsunomiya Brex
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

Early life

Jerrett was born to Lamont and Barbara Jerrett on July 8, 1993, in Costa Mesa, California.[2] He attended Lutheran High School in La Verne, California. As a junior in 2010–11, he averaged 18.0 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.4 blocked shots per game for coach Eric Cooper Sr. as he led Lutheran to the 2011 California Division 3 state championship game, where he posted 16 points and 10 rebounds. He was also named an all-CIF Southern Section Division 3AA performer in 2010–11.[2]

On November 14, 2011, Jerrett signed a National Letter of Intent to play college basketball for the University of Arizona.[3]

As a high school senior in 2011–12, Jerrett averaged 22.3 points, 10.0 rebounds and 2.4 blocked shots in leading the Trojans to a 25–8 record. He was subsequently named a 2012 Parade All-American and the Gatorade California player of the year. He also participated in the 2012 McDonald's All-American Boys Game and Jordan Brand Classic.[2]

Considered a five-star recruit by ESPN.com, Jerrett was listed as the No. 2 power forward and the No. 9 player in the nation in 2012.[4]

College career

In his one season at Arizona playing for coach Sean Miller, Jerrett averaged 5.2 points and 3.6 rebounds in 34 games, including two starts. He recorded season highs of 15 points against Oral Roberts and 10 rebounds against UCLA. Following the 2012–13 season, he announced his intentions to leave Arizona and either declare for the NBA draft or join another school.[5] On April 18, 2013, he declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his final three years of college eligibility.[6]

Professional career

Oklahoma City Thunder / Tulsa 66ers (2014–2015)

Jerrett was selected 40th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2013 NBA draft.[7] His draft rights were later traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for cash considerations on draft night.[8] In July 2013, he joined the Thunder for the 2013 NBA Summer League.

On November 1, 2013, Jerrett was selected with the first overall pick in the 2013 NBA Development League Draft by the Tulsa 66ers, the Thunder's D-League affiliate team.[9] On April 7, 2014, he signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the rest of the 2013–14 season.[10]

On July 16, 2014, Jerrett re-signed with the Thunder to a multi-year deal.[11][12] During his sophomore season with the Thunder, he had multiple assignments with the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA Development League.[13]

On November 28, 2014, Jerrett made his long-awaited NBA debut in the Thunder's 105–78 win over the New York Knicks. In just under 9 minutes of action, he recorded 3 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist.[14]

Utah Jazz (2015)

On February 19, 2015, Jerrett was traded to the Utah Jazz in a three-team trade that also involved the Detroit Pistons.[15] On March 10, he was assigned to the Idaho Stampede.[16] He was recalled by the Jazz on March 19,[17] reassigned on March 26,[18] and recalled again on April 6.[19] On October 15, 2015, he was waived by the Jazz.[20]

Canton Charge (2016)

On August 16, 2016, Jerrett signed with the Portland Trail Blazers.[21] However, he was later waived by the Trail Blazers on October 21 after appearing in four preseason games.[22] On November 20, he was acquired by the Canton Charge[23] and that night he made his debut in a 103–96 loss to the Westchester Knicks, recording four points and three rebounds in 19 minutes off the bench.[24] On December 16, Jerrett early terminated his contract with Canton. In 10 games, he averaged 12.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 block in 37.0 minutes.[25]

China (2016–2017)

On December 16, 2016, Jerrett signed with the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association.[26]

Return to Canton (2018)

On February 9, 2018, Jerrett re-signed with the Canton Charge of the NBA G League.[27]

SeaHorses Mikawa (2018)

On August 23, 2018, Jerrett joined SeaHorses Mikawa of the Japanese B.League.[28] On December 25, 2018, Jerrett left SeaHorses.[29][30]

Igokea (2019)

On January 10, 2019, Jerrett joined Igokea for the remainder of the 2018–19 season.[31]

ratiopharm Ulm (2019–2020)

On July 18, 2019, he has signed two-year contract with ratiopharm Ulm of the German Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).[32] Jerrett averaged 11.4 points and six rebounds per game in the Bundesliga.[33]

Darüşşafaka (2020–2021)

On July 18, 2020, Jerrett signed with Darüşşafaka of the Basketball Super League.[33] He was named player of the week on November 17, after he recorded a double-double of 29 points and 10 rebounds in a victory over Galatasaray S.K.[34]

Avtador (2020–2021)

On September 6, 2021, he signed with Avtodor of the VTB United League.[35] He left the team after the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[36]

NBA 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

Regular season
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2014–15 Oklahoma City 505.0.176.077–.8.2.0.41.4
2014–15 Utah 308.7.444.0001.0001.7.4.7.03.0
Career 806.4.269.067.10001.1.4.3.32.0

References
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  2. "Grant Jerrett Bio". ArizonaWildcats.com. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  3. "Men's Basketball Signs Four Recruits". ArizonaWildcats.com. November 14, 2011. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
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  10. "Thunder Signs Grant Jerrett". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. April 7, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  11. "Thunder Re-Signs Grant Jerrett". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. July 16, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
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  13. "2014–15 NBA Assignments". NBA.com. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  14. "Westbrook scores 32 in return; Thunder beat Knicks". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. November 28, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
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  16. "Jazz Assign Grant Jerrett to Idaho Stampede". NBA.com. March 10, 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
  17. "Jazz Recall Grant Jerrett from Idaho Stampede". NBA.com. March 19, 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2015.
  18. "Jazz Assign Grant Jerrett to Idaho Stampede". NBA.com. March 26, 2015. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  19. "Jazz Recall Grant Jerrett from Idaho Stampede". NBA.com. April 6, 2015. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  20. "Jazz Waive Grant Jerrett". NBA.com. October 15, 2015. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
  21. "TRAIL BLAZERS SIGN GRANT JERRETT". NBA.com. August 16, 2016. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
  22. "TRAIL BLAZERS WAIVE GRANT JERRETT AND GREG STIEMSMA". NBA.com. October 21, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  23. "New Charge Signing – Grant Jerrett". NBA.com. November 21, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  24. "Knicks Drop Charge For Third Straight Win". NBA.com. November 20, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  25. "Canton Charge Roster Move". NBA.com. December 16, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
  26. "Grant Jerrett signs at Beijing Ducks". Asia-Basket.com. December 16, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
  27. "Charge Announce Roster Moves". nba.com. February 9, 2018. Retrieved February 10, 2018.
  28. "選手加入のお知らせ". go-seahorses.jp (in Japanese). August 23, 2018. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
  29. "選手退団のご報告". go-seahorses.jp (in Japanese). December 25, 2018. Retrieved December 25, 2018.
  30. "Grant Jerrett, SeaHorses Mikawa part ways". sportando.basketball. December 29, 2018. Retrieved December 29, 2018.
  31. "Igokea strengthened by Luković and Jerrett". aba-liga.com. January 10, 2019. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  32. "Grant Jerrett unterschreibt für zwei Jahre in Ulm". basketball.de (in German). July 18, 2019. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  33. Lupo, Nicola (July 18, 2020). "Grant Jerrett signs with Darussafaka". Sportando. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  34. "Jerrett's double-double lands him Player of the Week award". Eurobasket. November 17, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  35. "Grant Jerrett joins Avtodor Saratov". Sportando. September 6, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  36. "Leave or stay: American players in Russia". basketnews.com.
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