Men's Basketball
Spain, Jelani
Jelani Spain
- Title:
- Graduate Assistant
A four-year manager for the Texas A&M men’s basketball team, Jelani Spain is in his first year as a graduate assistant for the Aggies in 2024-25.
Among his duties as a student manager were assisting with player workouts, managing the daily organization of the locker room and offices, and serving as the visiting team liaison. He also assisted with scouting and on-campus recruiting visits.
During his four seasons as a student manager, Spain was a part of two NCAA Tournament squads, one NIT Championship Game appearance and two trips to the SEC Tournament Championship Game.
A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Spain has also served as a team attendant for the Atlanta Hawks (NBA), head team attendant for the College Park Skyhawks (NBA G League) and football equipment intern for the Atlanta Falcons (NFL).
Spain earned his bachelor’s degree in sports management in 2024 and is pursuing his master’s in sports management.
Among his duties as a student manager were assisting with player workouts, managing the daily organization of the locker room and offices, and serving as the visiting team liaison. He also assisted with scouting and on-campus recruiting visits.
During his four seasons as a student manager, Spain was a part of two NCAA Tournament squads, one NIT Championship Game appearance and two trips to the SEC Tournament Championship Game.
A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Spain has also served as a team attendant for the Atlanta Hawks (NBA), head team attendant for the College Park Skyhawks (NBA G League) and football equipment intern for the Atlanta Falcons (NFL).
Spain earned his bachelor’s degree in sports management in 2024 and is pursuing his master’s in sports management.
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