Jermaine Samuels Jr. is a power forward for the Houston Rockets' NBA G League Rio Grande Valley Vipers as of April 2025. He went undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft and joined the Indiana Pacers' NBA G Affiliate, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, in October. He originally joined the Houston Rockets in a two-way contract in August 2023, but through the waive-and-affiliate process, he joined the Vipers in October. He was named for the 2024 NBA G League Next Up Game.
Samuels went to Rivers School, and upon graduation, he was ranked 52nd in his class by ESPN. In 2017, he joined Villanova University and became the 2018 NCAA Champion with the Wildcats. He was also an honorable mention All-Big East in 2021. In his five seasons of college, he played in 153 games, starting 113, averaging 8.5 points, 1.4 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game.
What is Jermaine Samuels Jr.'s nationality?
Jermaine Samuels Jr. is of American nationality. He was born and raised in Franklin, Massachusetts, in the United States. He participated in the Pan American Games in Peru in July and August 2019 as a member of the U.S. national team. By defeating the Dominican Republic by nine points, the team took home the bronze medal. Throughout the tournament, he averaged 9.4 points per game.
Jermaine Samuels Jr.'s Hometown
Jermaine Samuels Jr. grew up in Franklin, Massachusetts, in the U.S. He played basketball for Expressions Elite in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and was coached by Andrew Mirken at The Rivers School. He scored an average of 19 points per game for The Rivers School during his rookie season. He suffered a knee injury as a sophomore that necessitated surgery and six months of recovery.
As a senior, Samuels averaged 17.5 points and 12.1 rebounds per game, earning him a spot on USA Today's First Team All-USA Massachusetts. In November 2016, after declining offers from Indiana, Duke, Kansas, UConn, Georgetown, Arizona State, and California, Samuels decided to play college basketball for Villanova.
Samuels was the 52nd-best recruit in his class, according to ESPN. He chose Villanova after visiting the university in August 2016 and finding the coaches and campus to be very welcoming. He replaced Alex Breitmaier as the top athlete from Franklin, Massachusetts.
Jermaine Samuels Jr.'s Birthplace
Jermaine Samuels Jr. was born in Franklin, Massachusetts, on November 13, 1998.
FAQs on Jermaine Samuels
A. Yes, Jermaine Samuels Jr. is in the NBA G League, playing for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, for the Houston Rockets.
A. No, Jermaine Samuels Jr. went undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft.
A. Jermaine Samuels Jr. stands 6 feet 6 inches or 198 cm tall.
A. Jermaine Samuels Jr. is of American nationality. He was born and raised in Franklin, Massachusetts, in the United States.
A. Jermaine Samuels Jr. is 26 years old as of April 2025. He was born on November 13, 1998.
