Jonas Jerebko
Encyclopedia
Jonas Jerebko is a Swedish
professional basketball
player. He is 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) tall in shoes and he weighs 232 pounds (105 kg). He was selected in the second round of the 2009 NBA Draft
by the Detroit Pistons
, becoming the second Swedish-born basketball player to be selected in the NBA Draft.
player Chris Jerebko, who was Russian American
and played professionally in Sweden and settled in that country. In 2005, he signed a letter of intent
to play U.S. college basketball
for the University at Buffalo
in his father's hometown. However, he decided to give up his scholarship
in favor of a professional career.
in 2007.
, but later withdrew, stating that he wanted to spend one more year in the Italian League to gain more experience before entering the NBA
. Former college coach and current ESPN
analyst Fran Fraschilla
considered Jerebko one of the top five European prospects in the 2009 NBA Draft
. He was selected in the second round of the 2009 NBA Draft
by the Detroit Pistons
. He is the second Swedish national player to be selected in the NBA, after the Swedish-born American Miles Simon
, although Joakim Noah
has a Swedish mother, and Maciej Lampe
and Damir Markota
are naturalized Swedish citizens. In August, he signed a two-year contract with the Detroit Pistons
. His career in the NBA got off to a rough-and-tumble start; in a preseason game, Jerebko was accused of punching NBA veteran Jamaal Magloire
in the face. Both players were suspended one regular season game for an ensuing fight. Jerebko has not let up since that incident, relying on hustle and determination to get rebounds and steals. This has been appreciated by fans, and the Pistons promotional department began handing out Viking helmets and bandanas to fans in "Jerebko Row" for each point scored by Jerebko.
On October 5, 2010, Jonas strained his right Achilles' tendon in a preseason game against the Miami Heat. He missed the remainder of the 2010-2011 season.
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with the Swedish national basketball team
.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. He is 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) tall in shoes and he weighs 232 pounds (105 kg). He was selected in the second round of the 2009 NBA Draft
2009 NBA Draft
The 2009 NBA Draft was held on June 25, 2009, the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
by the Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
, becoming the second Swedish-born basketball player to be selected in the NBA Draft.
Early years
He is the son of former Syracuse UniversitySyracuse Orange men's basketball
The Syracuse Orange men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball team representing Syracuse University. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big East Conference...
player Chris Jerebko, who was Russian American
Russian American
Russian Americans are primarily Americans who traces their ancestry to Russia. The definition can be applied to recent Russian immigrants to the United States, as well as to settlers of 19th century Russian settlements in northwestern America which includes today's California, Alaska and...
and played professionally in Sweden and settled in that country. In 2005, he signed a letter of intent
National Letter of Intent
The National Letter of Intent is a document used to indicate a student athlete's commitment to participating NCAA colleges and universities in the United States. The NCAA Eligibility Center manages the daily operations of the NLI program while the Collegiate Commissioners Association provides...
to play U.S. college basketball
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
for the University at Buffalo
Buffalo Bulls men's basketball
The Buffalo Bulls men's basketball team is the basketball team that represent the University at Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. The school's team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference. The team has never played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. The Bulls are currently...
in his father's hometown. However, he decided to give up his scholarship
Athletic scholarship
An athletic scholarship is a form of scholarship to attend a college or university awarded to an individual based predominantly on his or her ability to play in a sport...
in favor of a professional career.
Europe
Jerebko began his career playing with the Swedish club Marbo Basket in the 2005-06 season of the second tier (BasketEttan) and in the 2006-07 season he moved to the reigning Swedish champion team Plannja Basket in Sweden's premier league, where he also won a Swedish championship. He then moved to the Italian League club Angelico BiellaPallacanestro Biella
-Notable players :-Sponsorship names:In the past, due to sponsorship deals, it has also been known as:*Fila Biella *Lauretana Biella . For the 2009–10 season,*Lauretana Biella Eurocup-External links:* *...
in 2007.
NBA
He declared that he would enter the 2008 NBA Draft2008 NBA Draft
The 2008 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2008 at the Washington Mutual Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, including...
, but later withdrew, stating that he wanted to spend one more year in the Italian League to gain more experience before entering the NBA
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
. Former college coach and current ESPN
ESPN
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analyst Fran Fraschilla
Fran Fraschilla
-External links:*...
considered Jerebko one of the top five European prospects in the 2009 NBA Draft
2009 NBA Draft
The 2009 NBA Draft was held on June 25, 2009, the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
. He was selected in the second round of the 2009 NBA Draft
2009 NBA Draft
The 2009 NBA Draft was held on June 25, 2009, the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
by the Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
. He is the second Swedish national player to be selected in the NBA, after the Swedish-born American Miles Simon
Miles Simon
Miles Julian Simon is a retired American professional basketball player.Simon was born in Stockholm to an American father and a Norwegian mother. He played guard for the University of Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team, where he formed a formidable backcourt duo with current Miami Heat point...
, although Joakim Noah
Joakim Noah
Joakim Simon Noah is a professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association . Born in New York City to a Swedish mother and French father, he holds American, Swedish and French citizenship...
has a Swedish mother, and Maciej Lampe
Maciej Lampe
Maciej Bolesław Lampe is a Polish professional basketball player. He currently plays with Caja Laboral in Spain.-Professional career:Originally from Łódź, Poland, Lampe grew up in Stockholm, Sweden...
and Damir Markota
Damir Markota
Damir Markota is a Croatian-Swedish professional basketball player at the forward position. He is 2.09 m tall and 118 kg in weight. His style of play has been compared to that of Vladimir Radmanović...
are naturalized Swedish citizens. In August, he signed a two-year contract with the Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
. His career in the NBA got off to a rough-and-tumble start; in a preseason game, Jerebko was accused of punching NBA veteran Jamaal Magloire
Jamaal Magloire
Jamaal Dane Magloire is a Canadian professional basketball player who last played for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association . The , center was selected out of the University of Kentucky by the Charlotte Hornets with the 19th overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft, after withdrawing...
in the face. Both players were suspended one regular season game for an ensuing fight. Jerebko has not let up since that incident, relying on hustle and determination to get rebounds and steals. This has been appreciated by fans, and the Pistons promotional department began handing out Viking helmets and bandanas to fans in "Jerebko Row" for each point scored by Jerebko.
On October 5, 2010, Jonas strained his right Achilles' tendon in a preseason game against the Miami Heat. He missed the remainder of the 2010-2011 season.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2009–10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
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Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
| 80 || 73 || 27.9 || .481 || .313 || .710 || 6.0 || .7 || 1.0 || .4 || 9.3
|-
| align="left" | Career
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| 80 || 73 || 27.9 || .481 || .313 || .710 || 6.0 || .7 || 1.0 || .4 || 9.3
Swedish national team
Jerebko currently has 10 capsCap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
with the Swedish national basketball team
Sweden national basketball team
The Swedish national basketball team is the basketball side that represents Sweden in international competitions. Sweden already entered 9 EuroBasket finals, but their best result was only 11 th place at EuroBasket 1995...
.