Skip To Main Content
Skip To Main Content
Maryville College Athletics
#ScotsNation

2026-27 Men's Basketball Roster

Carly Williamson
Carly Williamson
Abby Diggs
Abby Diggs
Abby Diggs

5 Jamal Ware

  • Year Junior
  • Position G
  • Height 6-5
  • Weight 185
  • Hometown Miami, Fla.
  • High School Miami Norland
  • Major Health & Wellness Promotion

Biography

Career 
Games/Starts: 46/19
Maryville Debut: Nov. 9, 2024, vs. Averett
First Career Start: Nov. 13, 2024, vs. Sewanee
Stats Through 2025-26 Season: 261 points (5.7 pg), 191 rebounds (4.2 pg), 32/84 from 3-point distance, 46 assists, 16 blocked shots, 51 steals, 39.5 FG%, 38.1 3FG%, 64.7 FT%.

2025-26 (Sophomore)
Games/Starts: 19/17
Stats: 177 points (9.3 pg), 88 rebounds (4.6 rpg), 20-of-51 from 3-point distance, 28 assists, 7 blocked shots, 33 steals, 41.5 FG%, 39.2 3FG%, 69.2 FT%.
Best Games: Emerged as a key starter for the Scots, helping build on the program’s continued conference success … Appeared in 19 games with 17 starts, making a significant jump in role and production while averaging increased minutes … Scored in double figures multiple times, including several games leading the team offensively … Showed ability to stretch the floor with improved 3-point shooting, knocking down 20 triples at nearly 40% … Provided strong rebounding presence from the forward spot, averaging 4.6 boards per game … Recorded multiple games with 5+ rebounds and consistently contributed on both ends of the floor … Defensive impact increased significantly, totaling 33 steals and 7 blocks while often guarding top opponents … Improved efficiency across all shooting categories, especially from beyond the arc and the free throw line … Developed into a reliable two-way contributor and consistent presence in the starting lineup.

2024-25 (Freshman)
Games/Starts: 27/2
Stats: 84 points (3.1 pg), 103 rebounds (3.8 pg), 12-of-33 from 3-point distance, 18 assists, 9 blocked shots, 18 steals, 35.4 FG%, 36.4 3FG%, 58.3 FT%.
Best Games: Helped Scots finish 21-6 and win conference regular season title for fifth consecutive year ... Appeared in all 27 games, contributing quality minutes off bench and earning two starts while averaging 17.3 minutes ... Made game-winning 3-pointers in thrilling victories at Huntingdon and at Piedmont ... Corner 3-ball at Huntingdon handed Scots 80-77 triumph, while fast-break pull-up 3-pointer at Piedmont snatched 75-74 victory for Scots ... At Huntingdon, final shot was his only made 3-pointer of contest (1-of-2) ... Went 2-of-2 from long range at Piedmont, matching season best with 2-of-2 game in win at Roanoke and matching season scoring high of 12 ... Offered steady defensive effort and rebounding from forward position ... Season-high 11 boards at Piedmont for first collegiate double-double ... Eight different games with at least five rebounds ... Three games scoring in double figures, with Piedmont total matching earlier season-high of 12 against Belhaven ... Scored 10 points in that 83-79 win at Roanoke ... 3-point shooting prowess helped stretch defenses and provide spacing ... Two made 3-pointers against Roanoke, Belhaven and Piedmont ... Season numbers included 18 steals and nine blocked shots, demonstrating active hands and defensive awareness ... Third on team with 29 offensive rebounds, helping him rank among leaders in hustle plays and second-chance opportunities.

Before Maryville
Attended Miami Norland Senior High School in Miami Gardens, Florida … Played four seasons for head coach Lawton Williams ... Two-year captain.

Stats: As senior, averaged 7 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists ... For career, average 9 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
Honors: 2024 All-Dade County Honorable Mention ... Team Coaches Award, Defensive MVP and All-Around Award ... Helped Vikings to 2024 Florida state championship.
Get to Know: Also competed in track and field ... National Honor Society member ... Fashion Club ... Played one year of club basketball for Team Hardaway Jr., under head coach Chachi Rodriguez, averaging 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.

Personal
Born: Jamal Nahjee Ware in Miami.
Family: Parents are Stephanie and Jimmy Ware … One sibling, Antaja Morris.
 

Statistics

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

No statistics available for this season.

Career Statistics

There are no statistics available for this player.

Historical Player Information

  • 11

    2024-25Freshman

    Guard
    6'5" 185 lbs
    11
  • 5

    2025-26Sophomore

    Guard
    6'5" 185 lbs
    5
  • 5

    2026-27Junior

    Guard
    6'5" 185 lbs
    5