Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Jamal Daniel Shead is an American professional basketball player, currently serving as a point guard for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA.

  • Full Name: Jamal Daniel Shead
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: July 24, 2002
  • Hometown: Austin, Texas, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters)
  • Weight: 200 pounds (90.7 kilograms)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 5 inches (196cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 11 (US)
  • Position: Point Guard
  • Jersey Number: 23
  • High School:
    • John B. Connally High School, Austin, Texas
    • Manor High School, Manor, Texas
  • College: University of Houston (2020–2024)
  • NBA Draft: Selected by the Sacramento Kings in the 2nd round, 45th overall pick, in 2024; subsequently traded to the Toronto Raptors
  • Professional Teams:
    • Toronto Raptors (2024–present)
    • Raptors 905 (NBA G League affiliate, 2024–present)
  • Championship Rings: None as of January 2025
  • Parents: Lysa and Elvin Shead
  • Children: None
  • Siblings: Information not publicly available

Shead began his high school career at John B. Connally High School before transferring to Manor High School. As a junior, he led Manor to the state tournament for the first time in school history, earning District 18-5A Most Valuable Player honors. He continued his success as a senior, helping Manor win the District 18-5A title.

At the University of Houston, Shead had a distinguished collegiate career. As a senior, he averaged 12.9 points, 6.3 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game. He became the first player in Big 12 history to earn both Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors in the same season.

In the 2024 NBA Draft, Shead was selected 45th overall by the Sacramento Kings but was immediately traded to the Toronto Raptors. He signed with the Raptors on July 5, 2024, and has been contributing to both the Raptors and their G League affiliate, Raptors 905.