Houston's Jamal Shead, after an All-American season, will enter the NBA Draft, forgoing his final collegiate year. The 6-foot-1 point guard led the Cougars to a Big 12 regular-season title and a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Jamal Shead averaged 12.9 points, 6.3 assists, and 2.2 steals per game in the 2023-24 season.
  • Shead ranks No. 38 in the 2024 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings from CBS Sports.
State of Play
  • Shead's departure will impact Houston, but the team may benefit from the return of key players like Emanuel Sharp, L.J. Cryer, and J'Wan Roberts for the 2024-25 season.
What's Next

Shead's NBA Draft projection is uncertain, but his leadership skills and basketball IQ may help him carve out a role in the league, potentially slipping to the second round.

Bottom Line

Jamal Shead, after an exceptional collegiate career, is set to make the leap to the NBA, leaving a leadership gap at Houston but with potential for a successful career in the league.