Freshman Texas Tech guard Jahmi’us Ramsey declared himself eligible for next month’s NBA Draft over the weekend, joining a large group of underclassmen that have decided to take steps towards a professional career.
Ramsey posted an announcement on social media detailing his plans to make himself eligible for selection. However, he will not immediately hire an agent, which could potentially allow him to return for the Red Raiders for his sophomore season this winter.
The 18-year-old Texas native, who is one of the youngest players eligible for selection in this year’s draft, was a five-star recruit before joining the Red Raiders last fall.
He put together an impressive freshman campaign for Texas Tech before the season was suspended and eventually canceled in March due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Ramsey averaged 15.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, starting all 27 of the games in which he played.
A 6’4″ combo guard with impressive athleticism and isolation scoring ability, Ramsey could be a great pick for a team that is looking to add a scorer to its rotation. His game still needs some refinement, but it’s clear to see why teams will be interested in acquiring his services.
The 2020 Draft is scheduled to be held on Thursday, June 25th.
