Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Jahmi'us Ramsey was born on June 9, 2001, in Arlington, Texas. He is a guard in the NBA.

As a freshman and sophomore, Ramsey played basketball for Mansfield Summit High School in his hometown of Arlington, Texas. 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. For his senior year, Ramsey moved to Duncanville High School in Duncanville, Texas, after initially intending to join national powerhouse Oak Hill Academy. He averaged 21 points and six rebounds per game, leading his team to a Class 6A state championship.

On April 20, 2019, Ramsey posted 15 points, six rebounds, and two steals at the Jordan Brand Classic. On May 4, he shared most valuable player (MVP) honors with Isaiah Mobley at the Ballislife All-American Game.

In college, Ramsey averaged 15 points, 4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals per game.

On April 25, 2020, Ramsey declared he would be entering the 2020 NBA Draft. Ramsey was selected with the 43rd pick in the 2020 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings.