Rising NBA talent Devin Vassell of the San Antonio Spurs is set to visit Jamaica on Monday, June 30, where he will lead a special basketball clinic at Herbert Morrison Technical High School in Montego Bay. The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., will welcome 30 top high school players from across western Jamaica.
Vassell, whose father hails from Jamaica, will be accompanied by his parents and extended family, making the trip a homecoming of personal significance. During the two-hour session, the Spurs shooting guard will donate basketball gear and equipment to both the athletes and their schools. He’ll also spend time speaking with the young players—sharing his experiences in the NBA and offering real-world advice on what it takes to reach the professional level.
Paulton Gordon, President of the Jamaica Basketball Association (JaBA), noted that Vassell’s visit is part of a larger initiative to connect professional players of Jamaican heritage with the local basketball landscape.
“This visit is a key part of our broader effort to link NBA players back to their Jamaican roots,” Gordon said. “We’re working to strengthen basketball both at the grassroots level and among elite athletes, and having role models like Devin involved is invaluable.”
Gordon emphasized that players like Vassell are genuinely eager to give back and inspire the next generation of Jamaican talent.
“They’re not just open to supporting youth development—they’re passionate about it. Just speaking to young players, sharing their journey, and motivating them goes a long way. We’re thrilled to have Devin with us and intend to make the most of this opportunity.”
Coming off a stellar 2024–25 season where he averaged a career-high 16.3 points per game, Vassell joins a growing list of NBA players with Jamaican heritage who are committed to nurturing the sport in the region. His visit follows similar outreach by other professionals, including Amen and Ausar Thompson, who earlier this year began the process of obtaining Jamaican citizenship.
