Jamal Shead
Updated on 7/2/24. Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190
College: Houston
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 7/24/2002
2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 40
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
2024 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 45 by the Sacramento Kings
(Rights traded to the Toronto Kings)
Pros:
Decent scorer off the dribble
Solid playmaker
Solid defender that can get steals
Solid athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Prone to hoisting up questionable shots
Struggles to guard quicker players
A bit undersized for his position
Summary:
Jamal Shead is an athletic, skilled point guard that can reliably run the team at the point. He had a very good career at Houston, and he is a tough playmaker that can distribute the ball and defend, but he will need to improve his jump shot. He is an underrated prospect that could end up being a second round pick in the 2024 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Wikipedia Page
Games Scouted:
11/20/22 Houston vs. Oregon
1/25/23 Houston vs. UCF
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