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Jarnell Stokes

Stokes playing for Tennessee
Power forward / center
Personal information
Born	(1994-01-07) January 7, 1994 (age 31) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
High school	Southwind (Memphis, Tennessee)
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	263 lb (119 kg)
Career information
College	Tennessee (2011–2014)
NBA Draft	2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall
Selected by the Utah Jazz
Pro career	2014–2020
Career history
2014–2015	Memphis Grizzlies
2014–2015	→Iowa Energy
2015–2016	Miami Heat
2015–2016	→Sioux Falls Skyforce
2016	Sioux Falls Skyforce
2016	Denver Nuggets
2017	Sioux Falls Skyforce
2017–2018	Zhejiang Golden Bulls
2018	Sioux Falls Skyforce
2019	Memphis Hustle
2019–2020	Xinjiang Flying Tigers
Career highlights and awards
NBA D-League champion (2016) NBA D-League Finals MVP (2016) NBA D-League MVP (2016) All-NBA D-League First Team (2016) NBA D-League All-Star (2016) First-team All-SEC (2014) Second-team All-SEC (2013) SEC All-Freshman team (2012)
Medals Men's basketball Representing  United States FIBA World U19 Championship Gold 2013 Czech Republic National team FIBA Americas U18 Championship Gold 2012 Brazil National team

Jarnell D'Marcus Stokes, born on January 7, 1994, is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers. He was considered one of the best high school players in his class. In the 2014 NBA draft, the Utah Jazz picked him 35th overall. He was then traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.

High School Basketball Career

Jarnell Stokes was a highly-rated high school basketball player. Rivals.com ranked him as the 11th best player overall. ESPN.com placed him at number 18.

While playing for Central High School, he averaged 17.2 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. Stokes chose to play for the University of Tennessee. He had also received offers from other major colleges.

College Basketball Journey

Stokes played three seasons of college basketball at the University of Tennessee. He averaged 13.0 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 1.08 blocks per game. He played for 29.7 minutes in 87 games.

He became one of the top players in the school's history. He ranked fourth in double-doubles (40) and eighth in total rebounds (836). He was also 14th in blocks (94). Stokes led the SEC in offensive rebounding in both 2013 and 2014.

Professional Basketball Career

Playing for the Memphis Grizzlies (2014–2015)

On June 26, 2014, the Utah Jazz picked Jarnell Stokes in the NBA draft. He was the 35th player chosen overall. On the same night, he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.

In July 2014, Stokes joined the Grizzlies for the 2014 NBA Summer League. He signed a multi-year contract with the team on August 18, 2014. He scored a season-high 12 points in a game against the Houston Rockets on December 3, 2014. During his first year, he also played for the Iowa Energy in the NBA Development League.

Time with the Miami Heat (2015–2016)

On November 10, 2015, Stokes was traded to the Miami Heat. This trade reunited him with Josh Richardson, a former teammate from Tennessee. On January 20, 2016, Stokes played his first game for the Heat. He scored four points in five minutes against the Washington Wizards.

During his second professional season, he often played for the Sioux Falls Skyforce. This team was the Heat's affiliate in the D-League. On January 29, 2016, he was chosen to be an All-Star for the 2016 NBA D-League All-Star Game.

On February 18, 2016, Stokes was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans waived him (released him from his contract) the very next day.

Success with the Sioux Falls Skyforce (2016)

On February 27, 2016, the Sioux Falls Skyforce acquired Stokes. He helped the Skyforce win a record 40 games in the 2015–16 season. This made them the top team in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

In 28 regular season games, he averaged 20.6 points and 9.3 rebounds. These were the highest averages on his team. He was named the league MVP for his great performance. Stokes then helped the Skyforce win the D-League Finals. They beat the Los Angeles D-Fenders 2–1 in the series. He also earned the Finals MVP award and was named to the All-NBA D-League First Team.

Short Stint with the Denver Nuggets (2016)

In July 2016, Stokes played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2016 NBA Summer League. On September 15, 2016, he signed with the Denver Nuggets. He played in two games for the Nuggets before being waived on November 15, 2016.

Returning to Sioux Falls Skyforce (2017–2018)

On March 23, 2017, Stokes rejoined the Sioux Falls Skyforce. In July 2017, he signed with the Zhejiang Golden Bulls in China. He was waived by the Chinese team on February 2, 2018.

On August 27, 2018, Stokes returned to the Miami Heat for a training camp contract. He was waived on October 13. On December 8, 2018, he was reacquired by the Sioux Falls Skyforce for a third time.

Playing for the Memphis Hustle (2019)

On January 1, 2019, Stokes signed a special "two-way" contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. This meant he would split his time playing for the Grizzlies and their G League team, the Memphis Hustle.

Time in China with Xinjiang Flying Tigers (2019–2020)

On February 12, 2019, Stokes signed with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in China. He played his first game that same day. He had a "double-double" with 30 points and 19 rebounds in a win. In July 2019, Stokes played for the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2019 NBA Summer League.

In July 2024, Stokes signed with the Goyang Sono Skygunners in South Korea. However, he did not join the team as planned. His contract was ended on September 14, 2024. On September 19, 2024, Stokes was banned from the Korean Basketball League for two seasons.

NBA Career Statistics

Here are Jarnell Stokes' statistics from his time in the NBA regular season:

Personal Life

Jarnell Stokes is the son of Willie and Shunta Stokes. He studied Communication Studies in college.

See also

In Spanish: Jarnell Stokes para niños