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Jamal Shead Named The American Player of the Week
3/6/2023 10:18:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Junior guard earns honor following game-winning shot at Memphis on Sunday
HOUSTON – After leading the #1 University of Houston Men's Basketball program to a pair of wins with the game-winning shot at Memphis, junior point guard Jamal Shead was honored as the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week on Monday afternoon.
In a Senior Night home win over Wichita State in the Fertitta Center and at Memphis on Sunday afternoon, Shead led the Cougars with 20.5 points and 3.0 steals per game and tied for the team lead with 4.0 assists per contest.
The Manor, Texas, native scored a career-high 25 points on 10-of-17 shooting in Thursday's home win over Wichita State with 18 of his total coming in the second half.
With his impressive totals, Shead also tied his career highs with 10 field goals and four 3-point field goals against the Shockers.
In Sunday's thrilling come-from-behind win at Memphis, Shead drained a buzzer-beating 18-footer as time expired to life the Cougars to a 67-65 win over the Tigers in front of 18,437 fans.
Playing all but 100 seconds, he tied for the team lead with 16 points and led all players with seven assists and only one turnover while swiping a game-high-tying three steals.
UCF forward Taylor Hendricks was named The American Freshman of the Week. Cincinnati guard David DeJulius, Memphis guard Kendric Davis, Temple guard Damian Dunn, Tulane guard Jalen Cook and Wichita State guard Craig Porter Jr. were named to the league's Honor Roll.
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For the third straight season, the Cougars sold out of their season tickets for home games inside the Fertitta Center.
UP NEXT
• The Cougars take their first steps in the postseason when they compete for the last time at the American Athletic Conference Championship inside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
• The Cougars begin the postseason in the Quarterfinals when they face the winner of the (8) South Florida /(9) East Carolina game at Noon, Friday.
• With a win in Friday's matchup, Houston would advance to the Semifinals, set for 2 p.m., Saturday.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
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Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
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In a Senior Night home win over Wichita State in the Fertitta Center and at Memphis on Sunday afternoon, Shead led the Cougars with 20.5 points and 3.0 steals per game and tied for the team lead with 4.0 assists per contest.
The Manor, Texas, native scored a career-high 25 points on 10-of-17 shooting in Thursday's home win over Wichita State with 18 of his total coming in the second half.
With his impressive totals, Shead also tied his career highs with 10 field goals and four 3-point field goals against the Shockers.In Sunday's thrilling come-from-behind win at Memphis, Shead drained a buzzer-beating 18-footer as time expired to life the Cougars to a 67-65 win over the Tigers in front of 18,437 fans.
Playing all but 100 seconds, he tied for the team lead with 16 points and led all players with seven assists and only one turnover while swiping a game-high-tying three steals.
UCF forward Taylor Hendricks was named The American Freshman of the Week. Cincinnati guard David DeJulius, Memphis guard Kendric Davis, Temple guard Damian Dunn, Tulane guard Jalen Cook and Wichita State guard Craig Porter Jr. were named to the league's Honor Roll.
BUY 2022-23 TICKETS
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets in 2022-23 are invited to join the team's 2023-24 Wait List as the Cougars prepare to enter the Big 12 Conference. To join the 2023-24 season tickets Wait List, fans can click here.
For the third straight season, the Cougars sold out of their season tickets for home games inside the Fertitta Center.
UP NEXT
• The Cougars take their first steps in the postseason when they compete for the last time at the American Athletic Conference Championship inside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
• The Cougars begin the postseason in the Quarterfinals when they face the winner of the (8) South Florida /(9) East Carolina game at Noon, Friday.
• With a win in Friday's matchup, Houston would advance to the Semifinals, set for 2 p.m., Saturday.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference.
Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the 50-50-CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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