Jarnell Stokes facts for kids
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Stokes playing for Tennessee
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| Born | January 7, 1994 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| High school | Southwind (Memphis, Tennessee) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 263 lb (119 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| College | Tennessee (2011–2014) | |||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall | |||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the Utah Jazz | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2014–2020 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Jarnell D'Marcus Stokes (born January 7, 1994) is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the University of Tennessee. Jarnell was considered one of the best high school players in 2011. He was chosen by the Utah Jazz in the 2014 NBA draft and then traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Contents
- High School Basketball Career
- College Basketball Journey
- Professional Basketball Career
- Playing for the Memphis Grizzlies (2014–2015)
- Time with the Miami Heat (2015–2016)
- Success with Sioux Falls Skyforce (2016)
- Short Time with the Denver Nuggets (2016)
- Return to Sioux Falls Skyforce (2017)
- Playing in China (2017–2018)
- Another Stint with Sioux Falls Skyforce (2018)
- With the Memphis Hustle (2019)
- Back to China (2019–2020)
- Personal Life
- See also
High School Basketball Career
Jarnell Stokes was a highly-rated basketball player in high school. Rivals.com ranked him as the 11th best player overall. ESPN.com placed him at number 18.
When he was a junior at Central High School, he played very well. He scored about 17.2 points and grabbed 9.2 rebounds per game. Stokes decided to play for Tennessee. He had also received offers from other big schools like Arkansas, Kentucky, and Florida.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| Jarnell Stokes PF |
Memphis, TN | Southwind HS | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 250 lb (110 kg) | Dec 22, 2011 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 97 |
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College Basketball Journey
Jarnell Stokes played three seasons of college basketball. He played for the University of Tennessee. In his college career, he averaged 13.0 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. He also blocked about one shot per game.
He is one of the top players in Tennessee's history. He ranks fourth in "double-doubles" (when a player gets 10 or more in two stats, like points and rebounds). He is also eighth in total rebounds and 14th in blocked shots. Stokes led the SEC in offensive rebounds in both 2013 and 2014.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing for the Memphis Grizzlies (2014–2015)
On June 26, 2014, Jarnell Stokes was picked in the 2014 NBA draft. The Utah Jazz chose him as the 35th overall pick. On the same night, he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.
In July 2014, he joined the Grizzlies for the 2014 NBA Summer League. He then signed a multi-year contract with the team. On December 3, 2014, he scored his highest points of the season, with 12 points. During his first year, he also played for the Iowa Energy. This team was part of the NBA Development League.
Time with the Miami Heat (2015–2016)
On November 10, 2015, Stokes was traded to the Miami Heat. He moved with another player, Beno Udrih. In return, the Grizzlies received Mario Chalmers and James Ennis. This trade brought Jarnell back together with his former college teammate, Josh Richardson.
On January 20, 2016, he played his first game for the Heat. He scored four points in five minutes. During this 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 for the 2016 NBA D-League All-Star Game.
Later, on February 18, 2016, Stokes was traded again. He went to the New Orleans Pelicans. However, the Pelicans waived him (let him go) the very next day.
Success with Sioux Falls Skyforce (2016)
On February 27, 2016, the Sioux Falls Skyforce team brought Jarnell Stokes back. He helped the Skyforce have an amazing season. They won a record 40 games in 2015–16. This made them the top team in their conference playoffs.
In 28 regular season games, he was the team's best player. He averaged 20.6 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. Because of his great performance, he won the league MVP award. Stokes then led the Skyforce to win the championship. They beat the Los Angeles D-Fenders in the Finals. He also won the Finals MVP award. Plus, he was named to the All-NBA D-League First Team.
Short Time 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 them. On November 15, 2016, the Nuggets waived him.
Return to Sioux Falls Skyforce (2017)
On March 23, 2017, Jarnell Stokes rejoined the Sioux Falls Skyforce for another time.
Playing in China (2017–2018)
In July 2017, Stokes signed a contract to play in China. He joined the Zhejiang Golden Bulls team in the Chinese Basketball Association. On February 2, 2018, he was waived by the team.
Another Stint with Sioux Falls Skyforce (2018)
On August 27, 2018, Stokes returned to the Miami Heat for a training camp contract. However, he was waived on October 13. On December 8, 2018, he was reacquired by the Sioux Falls Skyforce once more.
With the Memphis Hustle (2019)
On January 1, 2019, Stokes signed a special contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. This contract allowed him to split his time. He played for the Grizzlies and their G League team, the Memphis Hustle.
Back to China (2019–2020)
On February 12, 2019, Jarnell Stokes signed with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in China. He played his first game that same day. He had a great game with 30 points and 19 rebounds. In July 2019, Stokes played for the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2019 NBA Summer League.
Later, in 2024, Stokes signed with a team in South Korea. However, his contract ended early.
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
