J'Wan Roberts is a forward for the Houston Cougars as of April 2025. He joined the University of Houston in 2019 and redshirted his freshman season.
In the 2020-21 season, Roberts averaged 1.9 points and 3.8 rebounds. As a sophomore, he played all 38 games and ranked third on the team in offensive rebounds. He led the Cougars with 7.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game in 2022-23 while averaging 10.0 points. In the 2023-24 season, he posted 9.5 points and 6.8 rebounds, finishing his senior year as Houston’s third-winningest player with 117 wins.
Roberts attended Shoemaker High School in Killeen, Texas, leading his team to a district title with a 15-1 record. He was named District 12- 6A MVP as a senior and received offers from Oklahoma, Baylor, St. John’s, and Texas A&M before choosing Houston.
J'Wan Roberts' NIL deals
J'Wan Roberts has NIL deals with FanBasis, The Fritz Kennel, BB's Tex-Orleans, Gallery Furniture, Daspit Law Firm, and Linking Coogs, according to On3.
J'Wan Roberts' NIL deal tracker
| Date | Deal Partners |
| 2/21/24 | Linking Coogs |
| 12/14/22 | Daspit Law Firm |
| 11/18/22 | Gallery Furniture |
| 11/01/22 | BB's Tex-Orleans |
| 9/07/22 | The Fritz Kennel |
| 6/22/22 | FanBasis |
J'Wan Roberts' notable NIL deals
The Fritz Kennel
J'Wan Roberts partnered with The Fritz Kennel, a dog boarding and daycare facility in Houston, in September 2022, according to On3.
BB's Tex-Orleans
J'Wan Roberts signed an NIL deal with BB's Tex-Orleans, a Cajun restaurant with a New Orleans-themed kitchen and a Texas twist in Houston, in November 2022, as per On3.
Gallery Furniture
J'Wan Roberts partnered with Gallery Furniture by Mattress Mack, an independent furniture retailer in Houston, in November 2022, according to On3.
Daspit Law Firm
J'Wan Roberts signed an NIL deal with Daspit Law Firm, which specializes in personal injury cases, in December 2022, according to On3.
FAQs on J'Wan Roberts
A. Elbe Brathwaite and Jeff Roberts are the parents of J’Wan Roberts.
A. J'Wan Roberts was born in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
A. J'Wan Roberts wears the number 13 for the Houston Cougars.
A. J'Wan Roberts attended the Shoemaker High School in Killeen, Texas, United States.
A. J'Wan Roberts wears the number 13 for the Houston Cougars.
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