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DURHAM, NC - FEBRUARY 16: Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts during their game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 16, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 94-78. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NC - FEBRUARY 16: Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts during their game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 16, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 94-78. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
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Ty Jerome #11 of the Virginia Cavaliers
SYRACUSE, NY – MARCH 04: Ty Jerome #11 of the Virginia Cavaliers looks to rebound a free throw during the second half against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome on March 4, 2019 in Syracuse, New York. Virginia defeats Syracuse 79-53. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

No. 28 — Golden State Warriors: Ty Jerome, G

School: Virginia | Class: Junior | Height: 6’5” | Weight: 195 | Age: 21

The Warriors could use some young blood in their backcourt, Jerome not only provides that youthfulness, but he also brings ball-handling savvy with a marksmen’s eye from the perimeter.

Jerome is averaging 13.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.3 assists with the currently 2nd ranked Virginia Cavaliers.

Not quick, but long-armed and tall, Jerome isand excellent defender and has a mastery of how to control the tempo.

And his leadership skills are refined as well, after running the point for a perennially high-ranked Virginia team. If you need someone to play off of Curry and occasionally run the point, Jerome might just be your guy.  — Jonathan Matthes