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Toronto Select Jamal Shead No. 45 Overall At 2024 NBA Draft

The Toronto Raptors have added another player at the 2024 NBA Draft. With the 45th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings drafted Jamal Shead out of Houston.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / June 27

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NBA DRAFT: The Toronto Raptors select Jamal Shead with the 45th pick

With the 45th Pick in the NBA Draft from Sacramento Kings, the Toronto Raptors select Jamal Shead out of the University of Houston. In a pick the Toronto Raptors acquired mere hours ago from the Sacramento Kings, they selected Jamal Shead with the 45th pick in the NBA Draft.

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College Basketball News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / June 15

Timberwolves host Houston's Jamal Shead, 5 others for draft workout

Inching closer to this year's NBA draft, the Timberwolves hosted six more prospects for a draft workout Saturday. They currently hold the No. 27 and No.

Rockets Complete Pre-Draft Meeting With University of Houston Prospect Jamal Shead

The Houston Rockets could stay within the city in an attempt to add talent to their roster. Kelly Iko of The Athletic reported that the Rockets held a pre-draft meeting with University of Houston prospect Jamal Shead on Friday.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / June 14

Jamal Shead Could be Second Round Steal in 2024 NBA Draft

The 2024 NBA Draft is right around the corner and with the draft split up into two days organizations will be more prepared for the second round than ever.

Rockets To Have Pre-Draft Workout With UH Prospect Jamal Shead

The University of Houston has accumulated a significant amount of NBA talent since coach Kelvin Sampson took over the program in 2014. Last year, his program

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / June 11

NBA Draft: What Jamal Shead Brings as a Second-Round Selection

Jamal Shead turned some heads at the draft combine in mid-May. He scored 27 points across 38 minutes in two scrimmages on Day 1 and Day 2 at the event, plus 10 assists and a solid showing from beyond the arc, the former Houston Cougar's numbers and effort continue to outshine his measurables.

Prospect Scouting Report: Jamal Shead

The Charlotte Hornets have two picks in the upcoming draft, numbers 6 and 42. In recent times, the Hornets have used their second round picks to gather up players to put on a two-way deals before promoting them to the main roster at some point during or after their first season.

Magic Draft Profile: Houston Guard Jamal Shead Has Resumé of a Leader

ORLANDO — With the NBA Draft three weeks away, the Orlando Magic are hosting players with pre-draft visits and sharpening their intel for the No. 18 and 47 overall picks.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 13, 2024

Houston basketball finds Jamal Shead replacement in former Big 12 rival’s weapon

The Houston basketball team is losing one of their best players this offseason as they will be without star point guard Jamal Shead next season. Shead was a big reason why the Cougars had so much success this past season.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / April 11, 2024

Houston consensus All-American Jamal Shead declares for NBA draft

Houston consensus All-American point guard Jamal Shead said Thursday that he's entering the 2024 NBA Draft. The National Defensive Player of the Year guided the Cougars to the Sweet 16 in what turned out to be his final college season.

Houston Cougars News / 5 GOATs / April 11, 2024

Houston guard Jamal Shead announces he’s entering NBA Draft, hiring agent

Houston point guard, All-American and 2024 Naismith Defensive Player of the year Jamal Shead has opted to enter the NBA Draft and forgo his remaining eligibility.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 3, 2024

Houston basketball’s Kelvin Sampson makes bold transfer portal claim amid Jamal Shead’s potential departure

The Houston basketball team had a terrific first season in the Big 12 this year as they won the regular season title and they earned a one seed in the NCAA Tournament.

College Basketball News / Sportz Assassin / March 31, 2024

Sportz' NCAA Tournament Recap - Sweet 16, Day 2

Just a quick recap of what I saw in my Sportz Room -- filled with TVs that I can watch all games going on at the same time. GAME OF THE DAY: Duke vs Houston. It is a shame that Jamal Shead severely turned his ankle and missed most of this game.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 30, 2024

Houston basketball news: Jamal Shead’s heartbreaking reaction after injury exit in loss to Duke

Jamal Shead, Houston basketball’s star player and leader, severely sprained his ankle during the Cougars’ NCAA tournament matchup with Duke on Friday, forcing the senior to miss the final 26 minutes of a game his team would end up losing.

Houston Cougars News / Yardbarker / March 29, 2024

Watch: Houston's Jamal Shead leaves Sweet 16 against Duke with lower-leg injury

Houston leans on Shead to be the team's floor general, but without him, its hopes of an Elite Eight trip are in serious jeopardy. This season, he ranks second on the Cougars in points, averaging 13.2 per game, while recording a team-high 6.4 assists.

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 25, 2024

Watch: Houston guard's wild basket caps thrilling OT win

Watch: Houston guard Jamal Shead's incredible basket late caps off thrilling OT win over Texas A&M

Houston guard Jamal Shead saved his team's bacon in overtime after the Cougars squandered a big lead late against Texas A&M. Onward to the Sweet 16 for Shead and Co.

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College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / March 3, 2024

No. 1 Houston Outlasts Oklahoma with Jamal Shead's Piercing Game-Winner

The Oklahoma Sooners hadn't beaten an AP No. 1 ranked team in over 20 years heading into Saturday night's matchup versus the Houston Cougars. Since 2002 to be precise — the year I was born.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 2, 2024

Watch: No. 1 Houston defeats Oklahoma on buzzer-beater, surviving scare

Jamal Shead has a knack for hitting big shots, and he showed it off again on Saturday, helping No. 1 Houston survive a scare against unranked Oklahoma.

Watch: Western Michigan hits a crazy buzzer-beater to stun Ball State

No. 4 Tennessee stops No. 14 Alabama, sits alone atop SEC

No. 2 Purdue holds off Michigan St.

Filipowski, No. 10 Duke rout Virginia

No. 9 UNC gets by NC State

College Basketball News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / February 26, 2024

Cincinnati Players To Watch: @ No. 1 Houston

Well, it's safe to say Tuesday is the biggest game of the season for Wes Miller and the Bearcats as they have to go on a significant winning streak at some point down the stretch to punch an NCAA Tournament ticket.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 24, 2024