1. Ty Jerome, Virginia
Ty Jerome finished the season as one of college basketball’s most efficient shooters, playing a key role in Virginia’s title run. He spent time at point guard in the Cavs’ system, but projects better as a comboguard in the NBA — a role the Sixers can afford to present him.
Philadelphia needs shooters, full stop. Jerome is an elite shooter, both in catch-and-shoot scenarios and off pull-ups. He’s a limited athlete who lacks quick-twitch movement, but he’s still a shifty ball handler who can occasionally create space for his own shots on the perimeter.
Jerome will be at his best in the NBA as someone who can spot-up, move around screens and operate as a secondary or tertiary creator. He would thrive in the Sixers’ system, earning open looks on the perimeter and running dribble-handoffs with an elite screen-setting big.
A high-I.Q. player and upperclassman, Jerome also fits the Sixers’ timeline. He’s ready to contribute immediately and could fill the void left by Landry Shamet‘s departure at the trade deadline. There aren’t many more appealing options at 24.