JAMAL SHEAD NEWS

Shead scores career-high 29, No. 5 Houston snaps 2-game skid with 77-54 win over No. 25 Texas Tech

Jamal Shead scored a career-high 29 points and also had 10 assists, J’Wan Roberts added 12 points and No. 5 Houston snapped a two-game losing streak with a 77-54 win over No. 25 Te...

JANUARY 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Men's AP Top 25: Undefeated Houston jumps Kansas to No. 2 behind Purdue

Purdue held its place atop the AP Top 25 following its top-10 win over Illinois, while Houston jumped Kansas into second place.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Season high 11 dimes Shead produced eight points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds, 11 assists, four blocks and one steal over 30 minutes during Saturday's 89-55 victory over West Virginia.

Impact It was the first time in four games that Shead failed to score in double-figures, but that is far from a concern as the 6'1" point guard made his usual all-around contributions, including a season-high in assists and matching a career high with four blocks. Shead will never be a prolific scorer, but remains one of the best all-around performers in the country. Over his last 10 games, Shead is averaging 11.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.0 blocks over 28.6 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

24 in '24: Top 24 college basketball players to watch in the new year

As the first college basketball weekend of 2024 approaches, John Fanta presents his list of 24 players who could determine how the remainder...

JANUARY 4, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

2023-24 NCAA basketball odds: USC's Bronny James, Michigan State hot early picks

The season is months away but bettors are already backing heralded USC freshman Bronny James — LeBron's son — and Tom Izzo's Spartans.

JULY 2, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Instead of a hometown fairytale for Houston, it's the same old March story

This season was supposed to offer a path to redemption for past shortcomings. But as Friday night's Sweet 16 matchup vs. Miami wore on, the...

MARCH 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Where would Houston be without Jamal Shead? Stranded The junior guard and team captain exerts his influence at all times with the top-seeded Coogs.

MARCH 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's March Madness Sweet 16 expert betting picks, trends

Chris "The Bear" Fallica breaks down his best Sweet 16 bets and historical gambling nuggets. Read to find out which dogs he likes to bark an...

MARCH 21, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Plays 34 during win Shead registered 10 points (2-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Saturday's 81-64 win over Auburn.

Impact Time-wise, Shead's previous knee injury indicated no signs of problems during Houston's latest game. Otherwise, it was a different story, as Shead needed his teammates to help bail him out of an unimpressive game. Fortunately for the Cougars, they did not need him at his best to advance into the Sweet Sixteen, where they will play either No. 5 Miami or No. 4 Indiana on Friday.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Shead said Friday he is 100 percent playing in Saturday's game versus Auburn, Mark Berman of Fox26 reports.

Impact After saying that he tweaked his knee in Thursday's win over Memphis, Shead says he'll be a full-go Saturday. The junior guard is averaging 10.4 points, 5.4 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 steals across 35 games this year and will be crucial for Houston's March Madness success.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays through knee injury Head coach Kelvin Sampson said after Thursday's 63-52 win over Northern Kentucky that Shead suffered a hyperextended knee that he will play through in Saturday's second-round match...

Impact The Cougars crawled out of Thursday's win after Shead picked up his knee injury and Marcus Sasser re-aggravated his groin injury that sidelined him for the AAC Championship game against Memphis, thinning out their depth in the backcourt. Shead mentioned after the win that his knee has been bothering him for a while and that he hurt it more in the first half of Thursday's game. The 6-1 junior reassured reporters that he'll be fine for Saturday's game against Auburn, however, head coach Kelvin Sampson will likely need to dig a little deeper into his bench with both Shead and Sasser ailing with injuries of their own.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Backcourt Injuries Dampen Houston's NCAA Tournament First-Round Win Marcus Sasser pulled the plug after trying to play through a groin injury, while Jamal Shead battled through a hyperextended knee.

MARCH 17, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

No. 1 Houston in AAC tourney final again, but Sasser's hurt

Jamal Shead had 16 points and nine assists as top-ranked Houston advanced to its fifth American Athletic Conference championship game in a row with a 69-48 win over Cincinnati

MARCH 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Hits a pair of threes Shead logged 16 points (6-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, seven assists and three steals in 38 minutes during Sunday's 67-65 victory over Memphis.

Impact Shead did not shoot the ball well in Sunday's win, though he managed to tally his second straight game with more than 15 points. The 6-foot-1 guard has attempted 15 or more shots four times this season following Sunday. Shead has collected multiple steals in four straight games including three straight games with three steals.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis' Kendric Davis praises Houston's Jamal Shead Memphis basketball senior Kendric Davis gives his thoughts on No. 1 Houston after Jamal Shead's buzzer-beater lifted the Cougars to a win Su...

MARCH 5, 2023 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Houston men's basketball gets buzzer-beater to escape Memphis with win Jamal Shead's shot at the buzzer gave No. 1 Houston a 67-65 win at Memphis in the AAC regular-season finale at FedEx Forum.

MARCH 5, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Jamal Shead hits last-second shot to lead No. 1 Houston over Memphis Jamal Shead capped a 16-point performance with a game-winning jumper at the buzzer as visiting No.

MARCH 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jamal Shead buzzer-beater caps Houston's historic regular season The junior point guard hit a shot as time expired to take down Memphis.

MARCH 5, 2023 • CHRON.COM

Shead scores in last second, No. 1 Houston tops Memphis

Jamal Shead scored 16 points, including the winning basket as time ran out, and top-ranked Houston escaped a second-half rally by Memphis for a 67-65 win in the regular-season fina...

MARCH 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Memphis hosts No. 1 Houston following Shead's 25-point outing

No. 1 Houston faces the Memphis Tigers after Jamal Shead scored 25 points in the Cougars' 83-66 victory against the Wichita State Shockers

MARCH 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Keeps racking up the assists Shead produced 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound, eight assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Thursday's 80-65 victory over SMU.

Impact After making just one field goal in the teams previous win over Tulsa, Shead bounced back with a very strong shooting performance on Thursday. Over the last six games, Shead has totaled 49 assists, including two games in double-figure assists. Shead's 5.7 assists per game ranks second in the conference.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues consistent play Shead posted 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, seven assists and three steals over 27 minutes during Sunday's 81-65 victory over Temple.

Impact Shead posted his second straight game with seven assists, totaling 29 assists over his last four games. Including his two-made threes, Shead shot the ball very well once again, providing consistent offense for the Cougars. On the defensive end, Shead has provided support as well, totaling five steals over the last two games.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double in win Shead finished with 14 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-5 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 82-71 win over UCF.

Impact After struggling from the field in his previous game, Shead bounced back with a very solid all-around performance on Wednesday. Shead finished with his second double-double of the season, reaching double figure assists for the third time this season. Wednesday also marked Shead's fourth straight game with multiple threes made, shooting a very solid 45.5 percent from behind the arc.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE