Jon Elmore Bio
Jonathan Barrett Elmore, known professionally as Jon Elmore, is an American professional basketball player for the Stockton Kings of the NBA G League. Standing 6 feet 3 inches tall and playing the point guard position, Elmore has built a versatile career across European leagues and the NBA G League. He is widely recognized for his scoring ability, court vision, and leadership at the point guard position.
Elmore first gained national attention during his college years at Marshall University, where he set scoring records and earned multiple conference honors. He has since continued his professional career, most recently winning an NBA G League championship with the Stockton Kings in 2025.
Early Life and Background
Jonathan Barrett Elmore was born on December 20, 1995, in Charleston, West Virginia. He was raised in Charleston by his parents, Gay and Elizabeth Elmore, in a household deeply rooted in basketball tradition. His father, Gay Elmore, was Virginia Military Institute’s all-time leading scorer, and his grandfather, Otmer Elmore, played basketball at West Virginia.
Elmore attended George Washington High School in Charleston, where he developed into one of the most prolific scorers in the state. As a senior, he averaged 31.4 points per game and was named West Virginia Mr. Basketball in 2014. He was ranked by 247 Sports as a two-star recruit in the high school class of 2014.
Path to Basketball
Elmore originally committed to play college basketball at Virginia Military Institute, the school where his father had starred. Before ever suiting up for the Keydets, however, he decided to leave the program to be closer to his grandfather. He enrolled at Marshall University, where he initially joined an intramural team before being promoted to the varsity roster by December 2015.
His rapid rise at Marshall signaled the beginning of a historic college career. By his junior season, Elmore had established himself as one of the top scorers in Conference USA. His path from a two-star recruit to the conference’s all-time leading scorer demonstrated a relentless work ethic and a deep love for the game passed down through his family.
Jon Elmore Career
Early Career (2015–2019)
Elmore wasted little time making an impact at Marshall. In his first full varsity season, 2016–17, he averaged 19.7 points per game and earned First-Team All-Conference USA honors. He followed that with an even stronger junior campaign in 2017–18, averaging 22.7 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, while leading Marshall to its first Conference USA tournament championship and being named tournament MVP.
That junior season also produced one of the defining moments of his college career. After receiving an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament, Elmore led Marshall to a first-round upset of Wichita State, scoring 27 points. As a senior, he became the third player in Marshall history to reach 2,000 career points and, in March 2019, became Conference USA’s all-time leading scorer, passing UTEP’s Stefon Jackson. He was also the conference’s all-time assist leader at the time, and the first NCAA Division I player to record more than 2,500 points and 750 assists.
Marshall Achievements and International Start (2019–2022)
Elmore declared for the 2018 NBA draft without hiring an agent, leaving the door open to return to Marshall, which he did for his senior season. He finished his college career as Marshall’s all-time leading scorer, a mark that stood until 2023. His three consecutive First-Team All-Conference USA selections (2017, 2018, 2019) and the 2019 CollegeInsider.com Tournament championship capped one of the most decorated careers in Marshall history.
After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, Elmore joined the Boston Celtics for the NBA Summer League before signing his first professional contract with Pallacanestro Trieste of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A in July 2019. He later moved to Orlandina Basket in Italy’s second division, where he averaged 17 points per game. The 2020–21 season took him to Ionikos of the Greek Basket League and Soproni KC of the Hungarian Nemzeti Bajnokság, where he averaged 17.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. In 2021–22, he signed with BC Šiauliai of the Lithuanian Basketball League, where he earned All-LKL Team honors.
Sioux Falls Skyforce Era (2022–2024)
In October 2022, Elmore signed with the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League. In his debut season, he played 31 games and averaged 10.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in 26.6 minutes per game. The Skyforce finished the regular season 20-12 and reached the Conference Finals, where they were eliminated by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
Elmore signed with the Miami Heat in September 2023 but was waived the same day and returned to the Skyforce. During his second stint with the team, he appeared in only three regular-season games before being traded to the Cleveland Charge on February 2, 2024.
Cleveland Charge (2024)
Elmore’s time with the Cleveland Charge was brief. He played just four games, averaging 6.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3 assists in 23.6 minutes per game. The trade nonetheless kept him active in the G League system as the season progressed.
Stockton Kings Era (2024–Present)
On March 6, 2024, Elmore was traded to the Stockton Kings. Despite averaging his lowest minutes of any G League season, he contributed during the Kings’ late-season surge, helping them win eight of their final nine regular-season games. The Kings reached the Conference Finals before falling to the Oklahoma City Blue.
Elmore returned to the Stockton Kings for the 2024–25 season and won an NBA G League championship in 2025. After a brief stint with Manisa Basket of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi in 2025, he rejoined the Stockton Kings for the 2025–26 season. On January 8, 2026, he scored a career-high 32 points in a 128–115 victory over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
Driving Style and Strengths
Elmore is best known for his scoring instincts, perimeter shooting, and high basketball IQ. As a point guard, he combines the ability to create his own shot with reliable playmaking, having become Conference USA’s all-time assist leader during his senior year. His international experience across Italy, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, and Turkey has refined his pick-and-roll execution and his ability to adapt to varied team systems.
Notable Events and Milestones
Elmore’s career is filled with milestones, including becoming Conference USA’s all-time leading scorer, Marshall’s all-time leading scorer, and the first NCAA Division I player to record more than 2,500 points and 750 assists. He also won an NBA G League championship with the Stockton Kings in 2025 and scored a career-high 32 points against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in January 2026.
Jon Elmore Career Wins
Elmore has collected several verified team and individual titles across his college and professional career. His most notable championship came in 2025 as a member of the Stockton Kings’ NBA G League title-winning roster.
NBA G League Highlights
Elmore has played for three NBA G League franchises: the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Cleveland Charge, and the Stockton Kings. His standout NBA G League achievement came in 2025, when the Stockton Kings captured the league championship. He also posted a career-high 32 points for the Kings in January 2026.
Other Wins and Performances
During his college career, Elmore led Marshall to a Conference USA tournament championship in 2018 and a CollegeInsider.com Tournament title in 2019. He was also named West Virginia Mr. Basketball in 2014 and earned three consecutive First-Team All-Conference USA selections from 2017 to 2019. In 2022, he was named to the All-LKL Team while playing for BC Šiauliai in Lithuania.
Jon Elmore Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Elmore was raised in Charleston, West Virginia, by his father, Gay Elmore, and his mother, Elizabeth Elmore. The family has deep basketball roots. His father was Virginia Military Institute’s all-time leading scorer, his grandfather Otmer played basketball at West Virginia, and his brother Ot played college basketball at Texas–Rio Grande Valley before transferring to Marshall to play alongside Jon.
Personal Life
On March 9, 2019, Elmore became engaged to his longtime girlfriend and former Marshall University student-athlete, Tori Dent. He remains connected to his West Virginia roots, with his father Gay Elmore also coaching the Marshall alumni team Herd That in The Basketball Tournament.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 calendar year was one of the most eventful of Elmore’s professional career. He began the year with the Stockton Kings and was part of the team that captured the 2025 NBA G League championship. The title run cemented his status as a reliable rotation guard at the professional level.
On April 24, 2025, Elmore signed with Manisa Basket of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi, briefly taking his game abroad again. Later in the year, on September 24, 2025, he signed with the Sacramento Kings but was waived the following day, and on November 6, 2025, he was announced as part of the Opening Night roster for the Stockton Kings.
Elmore’s 2025–26 campaign with the Stockton Kings has been highlighted by a 32-point career-best performance against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on January 8, 2026. As a veteran point guard with international and G League experience, he is expected to remain a steady contributor for the Kings throughout the season.