Jamal Gaines

selfless, physical forward with a blue-collar rebound motor

Gaines has been described by UTRGV coach Lew Hill as “selfless” and a player who “works hard every day,” which fits a role-first forward who brings energy, effort, and maturity to the locker room. In the 2020-21 season, he averaged 1.7 points and 1.5 rebounds in limited minutes, so the appeal is less about box-score pop and more about intangibles: toughness, coachability, and a team-first mindset. If your team needs a gritty, high-character big who can grind possessions and raise the room’s competitiveness, he’s a worthy fit.