Jermaine Samuels Jr. Parents

Last Modified Mar 13, 2025 16:06 GMT
Jermaine Samuel Jr.
Jermaine Samuel Jr. Image source: Getty

Jermaine Samuels Jr. is a 1998-born American professional basketball player who plays for the NBA G League franchise Rio Grande Valley Vipers who are affiliated with the Houston Rockets in the NBA. Born in Franklin, Massachusetts, U.S. Samuel went undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft and then signed with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. In 2023, Jermaine Samuels signed a two-way contract with the Houston Rockets of the NBA and their G League affiliate Grande Valley Vipers. In July 2024 he subsequently signed a standard contract with the Rockets but was later waived in October after which he re-joined the Vipers. Samuels went to The Rivers School and led the Rivers School to a 20-6 record as a senior in 2016-17 while playing for Coach Keith Zalaski.

Jermaine Samuel Jr was ranked among the nation's top small forwards by Scout and Rivals. During his junior season in college, Samuels was named to the Preseason Second Team All-Big East alongside his Villanova teammate Collin Gillespie. In his junior year, Samuels averaged 10.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game and was also named to the Second Team All-Big 5. In his senior year, Samuels Jr. averaged 12 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game and also earned the recognition of All-Big East Honorable Mention. The six-foot-five Massachusetts-born guard also won the coveted NCAA Championship in 2018. In July 2019 Samuels Jr. was also part of the United States National Team who competed at the Pan American Games in Peru where they won a bronze medal with Samuels scoring 9 points in the Bronze medal game.

Who are Jermaine Samuel Jr.'s parents?

Taihish and Jermaine Samuels Sr. are the parents of Jermaine Samuel Jr.

FAQs on Jermaine Samuel Jr.

A. According to the NBA 2K25 rating, Jermaine Samuels Jr. has a wingspan of 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m).

A. As of March 2025, Jermaine Samuels Jr. weight is 230 lbs (104 kg) .

A. According to his NBA profile, Jermaine Samuels Jr. stands 6 feet 6 inches

A. Jermaine Samuels Jr.'s hometown is Franklin, Massachusetts.

Related Stories

Can Sacramento Kings still make the 2025 NBA Playoffs? Can Sacramento Kings still make the 2025 NBA Playoffs?
Can Sacramento Kings still make the 2025 NBA Playoffs?
"Wolves in 6"- Fans react as Lakers use Bronny James to simulate Anthony Edwards ahead of NBA playoffs "Wolves in 6"- Fans react as Lakers use Bronny James to simulate Anthony Edwards ahead of NBA playoffs
"Wolves in 6"- Fans react as Lakers use Bronny James to simulate Anthony Edwards ahead of NBA playoffs
Ex-Rockets coach Stephen Silas walks Kiyan Anthony, AJ Dybantsa & Cameron Boozer through elite NBA players' signature moves Ex-Rockets coach Stephen Silas walks Kiyan Anthony, AJ Dybantsa & Cameron Boozer through elite NBA players' signature moves
Ex-Rockets coach Stephen Silas walks Kiyan Anthony, AJ Dybantsa & Cameron Boozer through elite NBA players' signature moves
1d
Rudy Gobert challenges Lakers small ball, addresses Luka Doncic's viral step back from 2024 WCF Rudy Gobert challenges Lakers small ball, addresses Luka Doncic's viral step back from 2024 WCF
Rudy Gobert challenges Lakers small ball, addresses Luka Doncic's viral step back from 2024 WCF
1d
5 biggest LeBron James rivals Lakers could face in the playoffs feat. Dillon Brooks 5 biggest LeBron James rivals Lakers could face in the playoffs feat. Dillon Brooks
5 biggest LeBron James rivals Lakers could face in the playoffs feat. Dillon Brooks
20h
Miami Heat Injury Report (Apr. 18): Latest on Tyler Herro and Andrew Wiggins' availability Miami Heat Injury Report (Apr. 18): Latest on Tyler Herro and Andrew Wiggins' availability
Miami Heat Injury Report (Apr. 18): Latest on Tyler Herro and Andrew Wiggins' availability 
20h
Miami Heat call for 'meaningful reform' after devastating Florida State University shooting Miami Heat call for 'meaningful reform' after devastating Florida State University shooting
Miami Heat call for 'meaningful reform' after devastating Florida State University shooting
20h
"Willing to go to war": Luka Doncic opens up on Lakers' mindset ahead of NBA playoffs series against Timberwolves "Willing to go to war": Luka Doncic opens up on Lakers' mindset ahead of NBA playoffs series against Timberwolves
"Willing to go to war": Luka Doncic opens up on Lakers' mindset ahead of NBA playoffs series against Timberwolves
1d
Is LA Clippers' Intuit Dome wall making teams miss their free throws? Examining opposition performance before NBA playoffs Is LA Clippers' Intuit Dome wall making teams miss their free throws? Examining opposition performance before NBA playoffs
Is LA Clippers' Intuit Dome wall making teams miss their free throws? Examining opposition performance before NBA playoffs
1d
Luka Doncic drops emoji-filled reaction ahead of playoffs, sharing electric Lakers hype video Luka Doncic drops emoji-filled reaction ahead of playoffs, sharing electric Lakers hype video
Luka Doncic drops emoji-filled reaction ahead of playoffs, sharing electric Lakers hype video
1d
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
More
More
bell-icon Manage notifications