Jamaree Bouyea
Jamaree Ray-Shaun Bouyea is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, on a two-way contract with the Valley Suns of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the San Francisco Dons.
High school career
Bouyea played basketball for Palma School in Salinas, California. As a junior, he averaged 18 points and led his team to the Division IV state championship. In his senior season, he averaged 19.1 points and 6.1 assists per game. Bouyea became the first player in 18 seasons to repeat as The Monterey Herald All-County Player of the Year. He was lightly recruited and considered attending prep school for a fifth year. He accepted an offer from San Francisco, the only NCAA Division I program to offer him a basketball scholarship.College career
As a freshman at San Francisco, Bouyea averaged 2.5 points per game, shooting 32.7 percent from the field. In his sophomore season, he averaged 6.2 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. He became a regular starter as a junior, averaging 12.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game, and was selected to the All-West Coast Conference Honorable Mention. On November 27, 2020, Bouyea led San Francisco to a 61–60 upset win against No. 4 2020–21 [Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball team|Virginia], adding 19 points and six assists. On February 18, 2021, he scored a career-high 33 points in a 68–63 loss to 2020–21 [Loyola Marymount Lions men's basketball team|Loyola Marymount]. As a senior, Bouyea averaged 17.3 points, 3.7 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game, earning First Team All-WCC honors. He opted to return to college for a fifth season. Bouyea was again named to the First Team All-WCC in 2022. On March 17, 2022, Bouyea scored a career-high 36 points during San Francisco's 92–87 overtime loss to 2021–22 [Murray State Racers men's basketball team|Murray State] during the opening round of the 2022 [NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|NCAA tournament].Professional career
Sioux Falls Skyforce / Miami Heat / Washington Wizards (2022–2023)
After going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, Bouyea signed with the Miami Heat on July 14, 2022. He was waived on October 13.On October 24, 2022, Bouyea joined the Sioux Falls Skyforce training camp roster.
On February 7, 2023, Bouyea signed a 10-day contract with the Miami Heat. Bouyea made his NBA debut against the Houston Rockets on February 10 and on February 19, he was reacquired by the Skyforce.
On March 3, 2023, Bouyea signed a 10-day contract with the Washington Wizards, returning to Sioux Falls after the deal expired.
On July 1, 2023, Bouyea signed a two-way contract with the Miami Heat, but was waived on September 27. On October 30, he returned to the Skyforce.