Jahmi'us Ramsey
![]() Ramsey with Texas Tech in 2020 | |
No. 8 – Oklahoma City Blue | |
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Position | Shooting guard |
League | NBA G League |
Personal information | |
Born | Arlington, Texas, U.S. | June 9, 2001
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 192 lb (87 kg) |
Career information | |
High school |
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College | Texas Tech (2019–2020) |
NBA draft | 2020: 2nd round, 43rd overall pick |
Selected by the Sacramento Kings | |
Playing career | 2020–present |
Career history | |
2020–2022 | Sacramento Kings |
2021 | →Agua Caliente Clippers |
2021–2022 | →Stockton Kings |
2022–2024 | Oklahoma City Blue |
2024 | Toronto Raptors |
2024 | →Raptors 905 |
2024–present | Oklahoma City Blue |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Jahmi'us Ramsey (born June 9, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
High school career
[edit]As a freshman and sophomore, Ramsey played basketball for Mansfield Summit High School in his hometown of Arlington, Texas.[1] Entering his junior season, he transferred to IMG Academy, a prominent prep school in Bradenton, Florida, where he played a national schedule and started drawing more college interest.[2] For his senior year, Ramsey moved to Duncanville High School in Duncanville, Texas, after initially intending to join national powerhouse Oak Hill Academy.[3] He averaged 21 points and six rebounds per game, leading his team to a Class 6A state championship.[1]
On April 20, 2019, Ramsey posted 15 points, six rebounds, and two steals at the Jordan Brand Classic.[4] On May 4, he shared most valuable player (MVP) honors with Isaiah Mobley at the Ballislife All-American Game.[5]
Recruiting
[edit]Ramsey was considered a five-star recruit by Rivals and a four-star recruit by ESPN and 247Sports. On November 28, 2018, he committed to play college basketball for Texas Tech over Memphis and many other NCAA Division I programs. Ramsey became the highest-ranked recruit in school history and its first five-star recruit.[6]
Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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Jahmi'us Ramsey SG |
Arlington, TX | Duncanville (TX) | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Nov 14, 2018 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 21 247Sports: 42 ESPN: 31 | ||||||
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College career
[edit]On August 15, 2019, Ramsey recorded 44 points and 12 rebounds for Texas Tech in a 94–92 preseason win over Serbian professional team Mega Bemax on the Red Raiders International Tour in The Bahamas.[7] He scored 19 points in his regular-season debut, an 85–60 win over Eastern Illinois.[8] After scoring 27 points with five 3-pointers and six rebounds versus LIU, Ramsey was named Big 12 newcomer of the week on November 25, 2019.[9] Ramsey injured his hamstring in a loss to Iowa on November 28 and missed several games.[10] At the conclusion of the regular season, Ramsey was named Big 12 Freshman of the Year and Second Team All-Conference.[11][12] Ramsey averaged 15 points, 4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals per game.[13]
On April 25, 2020, Ramsey declared he would be entering the 2020 NBA draft.[14]
Professional career
[edit]Sacramento Kings (2020–2022)
[edit]On November 18, 2020, Ramsey was selected with the 43rd pick in the 2020 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings.[15] On December 4, 2020, he signed a multi-year contract with the Kings.[16] On February 11, 2022, Ramsey was waived by the Kings.[17]
Oklahoma City Blue / Toronto Raptors / Raptors 905 (2022–present)
[edit]Following his release, Ramsey signed an NBA G League entry contract, and was picked up by the Birmingham Squadron off of waivers. He was traded to the Oklahoma City Blue the following day in exchange for Chasson Randle.[18]
On October 20, 2023, Ramsey signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but was waived the same day[19] and on October 31, he re-joined the Oklahoma City Blue.[20]
On March 5, 2024, Ramsey signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors[21] and on March 14, he signed a second 10-day contract.[22] On March 25, he returned to the Blue.[23]
Career statistics
[edit]GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2020–21 | Sacramento | 13 | 0 | 7.3 | .395 | .263 | 1.000 | .8 | .5 | .3 | .1 | 3.1 |
2021–22 | Sacramento | 19 | 0 | 7.0 | .414 | .278 | .500 | .7 | .4 | .1 | .1 | 3.2 |
2023–24 | Toronto | 7 | 1 | 17.3 | .439 | .273 | .833 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | .0 | 6.7 |
Career | 39 | 1 | 9.0 | .416 | .271 | .680 | 1.2 | .5 | .3 | .1 | 3.8 |
College
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2019–20 | Texas Tech | 27 | 27 | 31.2 | .442 | .426 | .641 | 4.0 | 2.2 | 1.3 | .7 | 15.0 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Caplan, Callie (March 21, 2019). "2019 SportsDayHS boys basketball Player of the Year: Duncanville guard Jahmius Ramsey". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ Daniels, Evan (December 18, 2017). "Jahmius Ramsey shows versatility as interest rises". 247Sports. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ Smith, Cam (September 24, 2018). "After transferring from IMG to Oak Hill, four-star Jahmius Ramsey transfers (again) to Duncanville (Texas)". USA Today High School Sports. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
- ^ "Apr 20, 2019 - Away 132 at Home 125". RealGM. April 20, 2019. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ Wells, Adam (May 4, 2019). "Team Elite Wins BallisLife All-American Game; Isaiah Mobley, Jahmius Ramsey MVPs". Bleacher Report. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
- ^ Borzello, Jeff (November 8, 2018). "Jahmius Ramsey, No. 28 in ESPN 100, commits to Texas Tech". ESPN. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ Christy, Pete (August 15, 2019). "Ramsey scores 44 to help Texas Tech win in the Bahamas". KCBD. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ "National runner-up Texas Tech opens with 85–60 victory". ESPN. Associated Press. November 5, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ "Butler and Ramsey Receive Men's Basketball Weekly Honors". Big 12 Conference. November 25, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ "Report: Jahmi'us Ramsey to miss Texas Tech's game vs. No. 1 Louisville". KLBK. December 10, 2019. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
- ^ "Men's Basketball All-Big 12 Awards Announced". Big 12 Conference (Press release). March 8, 2020. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
- ^ "Men's Basketball All-Big 12 Awards Announced" (PDF). Big 12 Conference. March 8, 2020. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
- ^ Chasen, Scott (March 10, 2020). "AP awards roundup: Udoka Azubuike wins Big 12 player of the year". 247 Sports. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
- ^ Jahmi'us, Ramsey [@newanimprovedjr] (April 25, 2020). "❤️🖤!! #ThankyouGOD" (Tweet). Retrieved November 6, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Kings Select Jahmi'us Ramsey in the Second Round of the 2020 NBA Draft". NBA.com. November 18, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
- ^ "Kings Sign Jahmi'us Ramsey". NBA.com. December 4, 2020. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ "Kings Acquire Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Jackson and Trey Lyles in Four-Team Deal". NBA. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ^ "2021-22 NBA G League Transactions". NBA.com. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ^ Adams, Luke (October 20, 2023). "Thunder Sign, Waive Jahmi'us Ramsey, Jaden Shackelford". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ OKC BLUE [@okcblue] (October 31, 2023). "Let's work 🫡 2023-24 #OKCBlue Training Camp Roster🔵" (Tweet). Retrieved November 21, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "RAPTORS SIGN RAMSEY TO 10-DAY CONTRACT". NBA.com. March 5, 2024. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ Maher, Rory (March 14, 2024). "Raptors Sign Jahmi'us Ramsey To Second 10-Day Deal". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "2023-2024 Oklahoma City Blue Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
External links
[edit]- 2001 births
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- Agua Caliente Clippers players
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- American men's basketball players
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- IMG Academy alumni
- Oklahoma City Blue players
- Raptors 905 players
- Sacramento Kings draft picks
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