Prairie View A&M University Athletics

About: Gambrell, a native of Houston, arrives as a transfer from Western Kentucky. Though he saw limited action with the Hilltoppers, the 6'2 guard has prodigious scoring ability, averaging 20-plus points per game in his junior and senior seasons at Madison High School, where he led the team to a District 24-5A title on his way to a TABC 5A All-State selection.

The aforementioned offensive prowess quickly drew the Panthers' interest, with Smith noting that Gambrell's talent was well known long before it came to the forefront. As a result, Smith said he believes Gambrell could be one of the top scorers and newcomers in the SWAC and should make an impact early and often.

"He can put the ball in the basket, and he's had that ability since about the seventh grade," the Panthers' coach said. "I used to see him at one of the gyms I'd go work out at. I noticed at a young age that he was unbelievably skilled and had a great mind for the game. Jeremiah is a kid that when he steps off the bus, he's within his shooting range. He can shoot as well as any kid I've seen in a long time, and he's a gym rat that comes from a great family. He's a Houston kid that wanted to get closer to home. He's a combo guard that can play some point, but he's a threat from anywhere on the floor."

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2019-20): Made appearances in 23 contests for WKU and averaged 6.3 minutes per game… Scored 1.3 points and pulled down 1.0 rebounds per game… Shot 33.3 percent, including making 6 of 24 (25.0 percent) attempts from 3-point range… Had a career-high seven points and six rebounds in 19 minutes at Middle Tennessee on Jan. 11… Was a crucial part of the team win against Louisiana Tech on Feb. 27, playing the final five-plus minutes between regulation and overtime after Jared Savage and Camron Justice fouled out.

FRESHMAN (2018-19): Appeared in just four games in his first season after dealing with multiple stress fractures in his leg… Played 23 total minutes and took six 3-point attempts, making one… Also grabbed two steals… Made his first career 3-pointer and recorded his first assist in a career-high 16 minutes at Charlotte on Jan. 3… Played three minutes and grabbed one steal in his WKU debut against Saint Mary’s on Dec. 22.

HIGH SCHOOL: Averaged about 23 points per game as a senior in helping Madison (Texas) High School to a 21-12 record, a District 24-5A championship and multiple playoff victories… Named to the TABC 5A-all-state team… Averaged 20 points per game as a junior, led team to undefeated mark in district play and was named District 24-5A MVP… Averaged 20 points as a sophomore and 15 points as a freshman… Rated a three-star prospect by both 247Sports and Rivals.

Personal Information
Birthday: January 1
Name of Parents: Lashawnda, Jeremiah 
Name of Siblings: Jayden
Nickname: JR

Fun Facts
Favorite Movie: Friday After Next
Who do you look up to: Lebron James
Who Inspired you to play basketball: My family
What made you choose basketball as your sport to play : Watching Lebron James as a child
Favorite Athlete:  LeBron
What is your favorite holiday: Christmas
What do you like to do outside of playing basketball: Family gatherings, hangout w/friends, and helping others
If I could be any fictional character, I'd be: Goofy/Captain America
People would never guess that I: played on a torn patella tendon for 5 years
What are your favorite words that you live by: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phil 4:13
If there was something you could change what would it be... The way I eat, because sometimes I do not eat right all the time
If I weren't a basketball player I would be: Working in my field
How would your friends & family describe you: Caring, funny, helpful
What's your dream job: Professional Ball Player