Jahmi'us Ramsey

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Jahmi'us Ramsey
Jahmius Ramsey.jpg
Ramsey with Texas Tech in 2020
No. 8–Oklahoma City Blue
Position Shooting guard
League NBA G League
Personal information
Born (2001-06-09) June 9, 2001 (age 22)
Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school
College Texas Tech (2019–2020)
NBA draft 2020: 2nd round, 43rd overall pick
Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Playing career2020–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–presentOklahoma City Blue
Career highlights and awards
  • Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2020)
  • Second-team All-Big 12 (2020)
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at NBA.com
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg 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.

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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]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
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: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 89
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 21   247Sports: 42   ESPN: 31
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, 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.com. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
  • "2019 Texas Tech Red Raiders Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
  • "2019 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. 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–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

Legend
  GPGames 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

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2020–21 Sacramento 1307.3.395.2631.000.8.5.3.13.1
2021–22 Sacramento 1907.0.414.278.500.7.4.1.13.2
2023–24 Toronto 7117.3.439.273.8333.11.11.0.06.7
Career3919.0.416.271.6801.2.5.3.13.8

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2019–20 Texas Tech 272731.2.442.426.6414.02.21.3.715.0

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References

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  2. ↑ Daniels, Evan (December 18, 2017). "Jahmius Ramsey shows versatility as interest rises". 247Sports . 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. 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". 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.
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  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. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  18. ↑ "2021-22 NBA G League Transactions". NBA.com. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
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  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.
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