Jeriah Horne

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Jeriah Jewel Horne
No. 33[1] – Enea Zastal BC Zielona
Positionforward
LeaguePOL-1
Personal information
Born (1998-04-09) April 9, 1998 (age 26)
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6.6 ft 0 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school
NBA draft2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career highlights and awards
  • Jan 7, 2024 - Jeriah Horne has signed with Enea Zastal Zielona Góra.

Jeriah Jewel Horne (born April 9, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Enea Zastal Zielona Góra from Poland PLK (POL-1).[2] He was a three-time first-team all-state selection in Missouri. In 2016, he shared the DiRenna Award for the top player in the Kansas City area, and he was also a finalist for Mr. Basketball in the state of Missouri.[3][4]

High school career[edit]

Horne is a 2016 graduate of The Barstow School in Kansas City, Mo. He played basketball for the Barstow Knights, where he lead the team to three consecutive Class 3 title games; bringing home the state championship in 2015. Horne scored more than 2,000 points during his prep career; Rivals.com ranked him the No. 122 player in the USA.[3]

College career[edit]

During the season 2016–17, Horne played 29 games for Nebraska Cornhuskers, with the average of 4.3 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. He upped his averages to 5.3 points and 2.2 rebounds per game during Big Ten play.[3][5][6]

Between 2018 and 2020, he played 63 games for Tulsa Golden Hurricane (starting 23), with the average of 10.6 points and 5.0 rebounds over the two seasons. Horne scored in double-figures 33 times and led the team in 3-pointers both seasons.[3][5][6]

During the season 2020–21, Horne played as a senior, leding Colorado Buffaloes in rebounding at 5.8 per game, being the second in scoring at 10.8 points per contest and the third in steals (19). During the game vs. Arizona (2/6) he scored 10 points surpassing 1,000 points for his collegiate career.

He opted to return to Tulsa for an extra year of eligibility in 2020-21 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3][5] During that season, he played all 94 games, starting in 53; with an average of 12.4 points and 5.6 rebounds; scoring in double-figures 60 times.[6] During the Mar. 6, 2022 game,

"Horne rebounded a missed free throw in the lane, dribbled four times and heaved the ball from several steps shy of midcourt and swished the game winner".[7]

Jeriah Horne finished his career in Tulsa as the 49th leading single-season scorer in the team's history.[6]

Professional career[edit]

For the 22–23 season, Horne signed with Stockton Kings (USA-2).[8][9][10] During the next season (23–24), he played for MKS Dąbrowa Górnicza (POL-1) and for Enea Zastal Zielona Góra (POL-1).[2][11][12]

Academics[edit]

Jeriah Horne has a bachelor's degree in Organizational Studies with a minor in Sports Management from Tulsa (2020).[3]

Personal life[edit]

Jeriah Jewel Horne is the son of Tashannah and Jerrell Horne. Father Jerrell played college ball at Memphis (1992 - 1994 seasons) alongside Penny Hardaway. Jeriah has three brothers: Jonah, Jerrell and Octavious Ellis. Jeriah began playing basketball at age three. His favorite NBA player is LeBron James.[4][6][13]

Recognition[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Estatísticas do Jeriah Horne | Sofascore". www.sofascore.com. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  2. ^ a b Proballers. "Jeriah Horne, Basketball Player". Proballers. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Trail Blazers Sign Jabari Walker". NBA.com. July 13, 2022. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Jeriah Horne - Men's Basketball 2016-17". University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  5. ^ a b c Proballers. "Jeriah Horne, Totals". Proballers. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Jeriah Horne - Men's Basketball". Tulsa. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  7. ^ "Horne lifts Tulsa over UCF 73-72 at buzzer". FOX Sports. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  8. ^ "Jeriah Horne". The NBA G League. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  9. ^ "Kings Sign Jeriah Horne, Alex O'Connell; Waive Wes Iwundu". Yardbarker. 2023-10-27. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  10. ^ "Jeriah Horne Rumors | Hoops Rumors". www.hoopsrumors.com. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  11. ^ Proballers. "Jeriah Horne, Basketball Player". Proballers. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  12. ^ "Jeriah Horne (Zielona Gora) - Player Profile - Basketball24.com". www.basketball24.com. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  13. ^ "Jeriah Horne - Men's Basketball". University of Colorado Athletics. Retrieved 2024-05-24.