Tyrell Vernon
Tyrell Vernon (born September 8, 1988) is a Canadian professional basketball player who last played for the Mississauga Power of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL). He played at the collegiate level with McMaster University and then St. Francis Xavier University and was one of the top passers and shooters in the Atlantic University Sport association while with the latter team. Vernon primarily plays the point guard position and stands 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m).[1]
 Vernon (right) defended by Elvin Mims in 2015 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 8, 1988 Hamilton, Ontario |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Thomas More (Hamilton, Ontario) |
| College | McMaster (2008–2010) St. Francis Xavier (2011–2013) |
| Playing career | 2014–present |
| Position | Point guard |
| Career history | |
| 2014–2015 | Mississauga Power |
Professional career
On July 28, 2014, it was announced that the Mississauga Power had signed Vernon for their upcoming season. He said, "I'm very excited to be joining the Power." Vernon had grown up with the team's assistant coach, Jeremie Kayeye, and addressed the fact by saying, "We have a lot of respect for each other and I'm already very comfortable with the staff."[1]
References
- "Power Sign Tyrell Vernon". PowerBasketball.ca. Retrieved 26 May 2015.