Jahmi'us Ramsey Explained

Jahmi'us Ramsey
Position:Shooting guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:192
League:NBA G League
Team:Oklahoma City Blue
Number:8
Birth Date:9 June 2001
Birth Place:Arlington, Texas, U.S.
High School:
College:Texas Tech (2019–2020)
Draft Year:2020
Draft Round:2
Draft Pick:43
Draft Team:Sacramento Kings
Career Start:2020
Years1:
Team1:Sacramento Kings
Years2:2021
Team2:Agua Caliente Clippers
Years3:2021–2022
Team3:Stockton Kings
Years4:20222024
Team4:Oklahoma City Blue
Team5:Toronto Raptors
Years6:2024
Team6:Raptors 905
Years7:2024–present
Team7:Oklahoma City Blue
Highlights:

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

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

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]

College career

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

Sacramento Kings (2020–2022)

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)

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

NBA

|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Sacramento| 13 || 0 || 7.3 || .395 || .263 || 1.000 || .8 || .5 || .3 || .1 || 3.1|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Sacramento| 19 || 0 || 7.0 || .414 || .278 || .500 || .7 || .4 || .1 || .1 || 3.2|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Toronto| 7 || 1 || 17.3 || .439 || .273 || .833 || 3.1 || 1.1 || 1.0 || .0 || 6.7|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 39 || 1 || 9.0 || .416 || .271 || .680 || 1.2 || .5 || .3 || .1 || 3.8

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2019–20| style="text-align:left;"| Texas Tech| 27 || 27 || 31.2 || .442 || .426 || .641 || 4.0 || 2.2 || 1.3 || .7 || 15.0

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Caplan . Callie . March 21, 2019 . 2019 SportsDayHS boys basketball Player of the Year: Duncanville guard Jahmius Ramsey . October 9, 2019 . The Dallas Morning News.
  2. Web site: Daniels . Evan . December 18, 2017 . Jahmius Ramsey shows versatility as interest rises . October 9, 2019 . 247Sports.
  3. Web site: Smith . Cam . September 24, 2018 . After transferring from IMG to Oak Hill, four-star Jahmius Ramsey transfers (again) to Duncanville (Texas) . September 29, 2019 . USA Today High School Sports.
  4. Web site: April 20, 2019 . Apr 20, 2019 - Away 132 at Home 125 . October 9, 2019 . RealGM.
  5. Web site: Wells . Adam . May 4, 2019 . Team Elite Wins BallisLife All-American Game; Isaiah Mobley, Jahmius Ramsey MVPs . September 29, 2019 . Bleacher Report.
  6. Web site: Borzello . Jeff . November 8, 2018 . Jahmius Ramsey, No. 28 in ESPN 100, commits to Texas Tech . October 9, 2019 . ESPN.
  7. Web site: Christy . Pete . August 15, 2019 . Ramsey scores 44 to help Texas Tech win in the Bahamas . October 9, 2019 . KCBD.
  8. News: November 5, 2019 . National runner-up Texas Tech opens with 85–60 victory . . . November 5, 2019.
  9. Web site: November 25, 2019 . Butler and Ramsey Receive Men's Basketball Weekly Honors . December 2, 2019 . Big 12 Conference.
  10. News: December 10, 2019 . Report: Jahmi'us Ramsey to miss Texas Tech's game vs. No. 1 Louisville . KLBK . December 11, 2019.
  11. Men's Basketball All-Big 12 Awards Announced . March 8, 2020 . March 8, 2020 . Big 12 Conference.
  12. Web site: March 8, 2020 . Men's Basketball All-Big 12 Awards Announced . March 8, 2020 . Big 12 Conference.
  13. News: Chasen . Scott . March 10, 2020 . AP awards roundup: Udoka Azubuike wins Big 12 player of the year . 247 Sports . March 24, 2020.
  14. ❤️!! #ThankyouGOD . Ramsey . Jahmi'us . newanimprovedjr . 1254157496844980224 . April 25, 2020 . November 6, 2020 . en.
  15. Web site: November 18, 2020 . Kings Select Jahmi'us Ramsey in the Second Round of the 2020 NBA Draft . November 22, 2020 . NBA.com.
  16. Web site: December 4, 2020 . Kings Sign Jahmi'us Ramsey . December 5, 2020 . NBA.com.
  17. Web site: Kings Acquire Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Jackson and Trey Lyles in Four-Team Deal. February 10, 2022. NBA.
  18. Web site: 2021-22 NBA G League Transactions. NBA.com. February 23, 2022.
  19. Web site: Luke. Adams. Thunder Sign, Waive Jahmi’us Ramsey, Jaden Shackelford. HoopsRumors.com. October 20, 2023. October 22, 2023.
  20. OKC BLUE. Let’s work 2023-24 #OKCBlue Training Camp Roster. 1719380343176716560. okcblue. October 31, 2023. November 21, 2023.
  21. Web site: RAPTORS SIGN RAMSEY TO 10-DAY CONTRACT. NBA.com. March 5, 2024. March 5, 2024.
  22. Web site: Rory. Maher. Raptors Sign Jahmi’us Ramsey To Second 10-Day Deal. HoopsRumors.com. March 14, 2024. March 15, 2024.
  23. Web site: 2023-2024 Oklahoma City Blue Transaction History. RealGM.com. March 26, 2024.