DeJon Jarmond Jarreau (born January 23, 1998) is an American professional

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player who last played for the

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of the

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. He played

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for the

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and the

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Early life and high school career

Jarreau grew up in the

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, a neighborhood suffering from crime and poverty. He attended McDonogh 35 College Preparatory Charter High School in New Orleans. He competed for Elfrid Payton Elite on the

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circuit. Jarreau was a four-star recruit and committed to playing college basketball for

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over an offer from Miami (Florida).

College career

UMass

On November 14, 2016, Jarreau recorded a freshman season-high 25 points, eight rebounds and six assists in a 90–88 loss to

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. He averaged 9.8 points and 4.5 assists per game. Jarreau left UMass after head coach

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was fired.

Houston

For his sophomore season, Jarreau transferred to

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. As a sophomore, he averaged 8.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game and was named

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(AAC) Sixth Man of the Year. On February 1, 2020, he was ejected from a game against

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for biting the leg of an opposing player and received a one-game suspension. In his junior season, Jarreau averaged nine points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. He declared for the

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before withdrawing his name and returning to college. On March 12, 2021, Jarreau recorded 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 77–52 win over

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at the AAC tournament quarterfinals. It was the first

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by a Houston player since

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in 1993 and the first in AAC Tournament history. As a senior, Jarreau averaged 10.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game. He was named AAC Defensive Player of the Year as well as Second Team All-AAC.

Professional career

Indiana Pacers (2021)

After going undrafted in the

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, he joined the

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for the

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. Following a strong Summer League performance, he was signed to a

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by the

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on August 24, 2021. Under the terms of the deal, he split time between the Pacers and their

affiliate, the

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. On December 15, he was waived after playing just one minute of one game for the Pacers.

Texas Legends (2022)

On December 27, 2021, Jarreau's rights were traded by the

to the

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in exchange for Kenny Williams and a 2022 first-round draft pick. On December 28, 2021, Jarreau signed a 10-day contract with the

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, via the hardship exemption. On December 30, however, he entered the NBA's health and safety protocols and never played a game for the Rockets. After his contract with the Rockets expired, Jarreau rejoined the Legends.

Capital City Go-Go (2022–2023)

On January 23, 2022, Jarreau and a 2022 second-round draft pick were traded to the

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in exchange for two 2022 first-round draft picks. On March 7, he was waived. On February 24, 2023, Jarreau was reacquired by the

Memphis Hustle / Grizzlies (2024)

On December 26, 2023, Jarreau was traded to the

in exchange for

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and on March 10, 2024, he signed a 10-day contract with the

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. Ten days later, he signed a second 10-day deal with the Grizzlies. On March 30, he returned to the Hustle.

Career statistics

NBA

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College

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Personal life

Dejon has a brother named John Jarreau. He is also the cousin of rapper

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, who was shot and killed in 2018. Jarreau was a basketball teammate of his close friend Brison Gresham in high school and college. He was the first member of his family to graduate from college.

References

External links

Houston Cougars bioUMass Minutemen bio
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