Jahmi'us Ramsey

Jahmi'us Ramsey

Ramsey with Texas Tech in 2020
No. 8–Pallacanestro Trieste
Position	Shooting guard
League	LBA
Personal information
Born	(2001-06-09) June 9, 2001 (age 24) Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school	Mansfield Summit (Arlington, Texas) IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida) Duncanville (Duncanville, Texas)
College	Texas Tech (2019–2020)
NBA draft	2020: 2nd round, 43rd overall pick
Drafted by	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
2024–2025	Oklahoma City Blue
2025–present	Trieste
Career highlights
NBA G League champion (2024) All-NBA G League Third Team (2024) Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2020) Second-team All-Big 12 (2020)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference
Medals Men's basketball Representing the   United States FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Managua

Jahmi'us Ramsey (born June 9, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for Pallacanestro Trieste of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). 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 recruiting information

Name	Hometown	School	Height	Weight	Commit date
Jahmi'us Ramsey SG	Arlington, TX	Duncanville (TX)	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	Nov 14, 2018
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:      247Sports:      ESPN:     (89)
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 21    247Sports: 42    ESPN: 31
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Texas Tech 2019 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved October 9, 2019. "2019 Texas Tech Red Raiders Recruiting Class". ESPN. Retrieved October 9, 2019. "2019 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved October 9, 2019.

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 (2022–2024)

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]

On September 26, 2024, Ramsey re-signed with Toronto, ^[24] but was waived on October 19. ^[25]

Return to Oklahoma City (2024–2025)

On October 25, 2024, Ramsey rejoined the Oklahoma City Blue. ^[26]

Pallacanestro Trieste (2025–present)

On July 25, 2025, Ramsey signed with Pallacanestro Trieste of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A. ^[27]

Career statistics

Legend

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

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
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

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2019–20	Texas Tech	27	27	31.2	.442	.426	.641	4.0	2.2	1.3	.7	15.0

References

1. 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.
2. Daniels, Evan (December 18, 2017). "Jahmius Ramsey shows versatility as interest rises". 247Sports.com. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
3. 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.
4. "Apr 20, 2019 - Away 132 at Home 125". RealGM.com. April 20, 2019. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
5. Wells, Adam (May 4, 2019). "Team Elite Wins BallisLife All-American Game; Isaiah Mobley, Jahmius Ramsey MVPs". Bleacher Report . Retrieved September 29, 2019.
6. Borzello, Jeff (November 8, 2018). "Jahmius Ramsey, No. 28 in ESPN 100, commits to Texas Tech". ESPN . Retrieved October 9, 2019.
7. Christy, Pete (August 15, 2019). "Ramsey scores 44 to help Texas Tech win in the Bahamas". KCBD . Retrieved October 9, 2019.
8. "National runner-up Texas Tech opens with 85–60 victory". ESPN . Associated Press. November 5, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
9. "Butler and Ramsey Receive Men's Basketball Weekly Honors". Big12.com. Big 12 Conference. November 25, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
10. "Report: Jahmi'us Ramsey to miss Texas Tech's game vs. No. 1 Louisville". KLBK. December 10, 2019. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
11. "Men's Basketball All-Big 12 Awards Announced". Big 12 Conference (Press release). March 8, 2020. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
12. "Men's Basketball All-Big 12 Awards Announced" (PDF). Big 12 Conference . March 8, 2020. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
13. Chasen, Scott (March 10, 2020). "AP awards roundup: Udoka Azubuike wins Big 12 player of the year". 247 Sports. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
14. Jahmi'us, Ramsey [@newanimprovedjr] (April 25, 2020). "❤️🖤!! #ThankyouGOD" (Tweet). Retrieved November 6, 2020– via Twitter.
15. "Kings Select Jahmi'us Ramsey in the Second Round of the 2020 NBA Draft". NBA.com. November 18, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
16. "Kings Sign Jahmi'us Ramsey". NBA.com. December 4, 2020. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
17. "Kings Acquire Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Jackson and Trey Lyles in Four-Team Deal". NBA.com. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
18. "2021-22 NBA G League Transactions". NBA.com. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
19. Adams, Luke (October 20, 2023). "Thunder Sign, Waive Jahmi'us Ramsey, Jaden Shackelford". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
20. OKC BLUE [@okcblue] (October 31, 2023). "Let's work 🫡 2023-24 #OKCBlue Training Camp Roster🔵" (Tweet). Retrieved November 21, 2023– via Twitter.
21. "RAPTORS SIGN RAMSEY TO 10-DAY CONTRACT". NBA.com. March 5, 2024. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
22. Maher, Rory (March 14, 2024). "Raptors Sign Jahmi'us Ramsey To Second 10-Day Deal". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
23. "2023-2024 Oklahoma City Blue Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
24. "RAPTORS SIGN RAMSEY". NBA.com. September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
25. "RAPTORS WAIVE THREE, CONVERT BATTLE TO TWO-WAY CONTRACT". NBA.com. October 19, 2024. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
26. "2024-2025 Oklahoma City Blue Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
27. "Jahmi'us Ramsey reunites with Texas Tech teammate Davide Moretti at Trieste". eurohoops.net (in Spanish). Retrieved July 30, 2025.

External links

• Texas Tech Red Raiders bio