Jeremiah Tilmon

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Jeremiah Tilmon
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Tilmon with the Missouri Tigers in 2019
Al Qadsia
Position Center
League Kuwaiti Division I Basketball League
Personal information
Born (1998-11-25) November 25, 1998 (age 25)
East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school
College Missouri (2017–2021)
NBA draft 2021: undrafted
Playing career2021–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
2023–presentAl Qadsia
Career highlights and awards
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at Basketball-Reference.com

Jeremiah Tilmon Jr. (born November 25, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Al Qadsia of the Kuwaiti Division I Basketball League. He played college basketball for the Missouri Tigers.

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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 (2023–2024)

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

Al Qadsia (2024–present)

On April 1, 2024, Tilmon signed with Al Qadsia of the Kuwaiti Division I Basketball League. [23]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames 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

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
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
Career1059722.8.574.250.5805.4.6.51.19.7

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References

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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  23. ↑ Madwar, Ahmad (April 1, 2024). "Qadsia lands Jeremiah Tilmon Jr". Asia-Basket.com. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
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