Jamal Cain

Professional basketball player

American Pontiac, Michigan, USA Pisces 6'7"

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional basketball player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth20/03/1999
Age27 years
BirthplacePontiac, Michigan, USA
Zodiac SignPisces

Latest News about Jamal Cain

29/06/2026

The Orlando Magic exercised their team option on forward Jamal Cain, keeping him under contract for the second year of his deal. He had carved out a key role in the rotation during the 2025-26 playoff run, when injuries to Franz Wagner and Jonathan Isaac opened up minutes for him.

20/03/2026

The Orlando Magic signed Jamal Cain to a standard contract, upgrading him from his two-way deal. The move made him eligible to play in the postseason.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameHasen Jamal Cain
SummaryAmerican professional basketball player who plays as a small forward for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Physical Stats & More

Height6'7"
Weight207 lbs
PositionSmall forward
Jersey Number8

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolCornerstone Health and Technology, Detroit, Michigan
Earlier SchoolingAcademy for Business and Technology, Melvindale, Michigan
University
  • Marquette University (first four years)
  • Oakland University (graduate transfer, degree completed 2022)
Major at MarquetteCommunication studies

Personal Life

AgentShayaun Saee
RepresentationKlutch Sports Group

Family

MotherAmanda Branner
Siblings
  • Warren (brother)
  • Kyla (sister)
  • Icysis (sister)

Career

College Basketball
Marquette UniversityPlayed for Marquette for four seasons after being a four-star recruit
Oakland UniversityTransferred for his final year of eligibility and played as a graduate transfer for the Golden Grizzlies; named 2021-22 Horizon League Co-Player of the Year and a Lou Henson All-America honoree
Professional Career
2022 NBA DraftWent undrafted
Miami HeatSigned a summer league contract, later two-way contracts (2022 and 2023); made NBA debut in a 132–115 win over the Charlotte Hornets; the Heat reached the 2023 NBA Finals
New Orleans PelicansSigned a two-way contract on July 14, 2024
Orlando MagicSigned a two-way contract on July 25, 2025; contract converted to a two-year standard deal with a team option for the second year on March 20, 2026
G LeaguePlayed for the Sioux Falls Skyforce; set a career-high 39 points in a March 2024 game
Orlando Magic Team Option Exercised29/06/2026

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Known by the nicknames "Raisin' Cain" and "Air Cain Mail"
2. Was named the second-best player in Michigan as a high school senior by the Detroit Free Press
3. Set a G League career-high of 10 assists and 5 steals in March 2024
4. Set a G League career-high of 3 blocks in January 2024

Also born on 20 March

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