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JZ Zaher

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JZ Zaher
Delaware Blue Coats
PositionPoint guard
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (2004-07-01) July 1, 2004 (age 20)
Fenton, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High schoolPowers Catholic
(Flint, Michigan)
College
NBA draft2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024–presentDelaware Blue Coats

Joseph Raji "JZ" Zaher (born July 1, 2004) is an American professional basketball player for the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Eastern Michigan Eagles and the Bowling Green Falcons.

Early life and high school career

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Zaher was born in Fenton, Michigan.[1] He attended Powers Catholic High School in Flint, Michigan.[2] During his senior campaign at Flint Powers Catholic, Zaher averaged 4.4 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game.[3]

College career

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Zaher is a sophomore guard for the Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Falcons.[3] He wears jersey number 17.[3] Prior to joining BGSU, Zaher played for Eastern Michigan.[2]

During the 2023–24 season, Zaher appeared in seven games for the Falcons.[3] He recorded a season-high of four points against Ohio Dominican on December 10, including the first three-pointer of his college career.[3] He averaged 4.4 minutes, 0.7 points, and 1.0 rebounds per game.[4]

In a significant move, Zaher declared for the 2024 NBA draft.[4] This made him the first Falcon to declare for the 2024 draft.[4]

Professional career

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Delaware Blue Coats (2024–present)

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Zaher went undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft. On October 25, 2024, Zaher joined the Delaware Blue Coats.[5]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2022–23 Eastern Michigan 2 0 1.0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0
2023–24 Bowling Green 7 0 4.4 .125 .125 .400 1.0 .0 .1 .0 .7
Career 9 0 3.7 .125 .125 .400 .8 .0 .1 .0 .6

Personal life

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Zaher is the nephew of the Detroit Pistons owner, Tom Gores.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "JZ Zaher Biography". ESPN.
  2. ^ a b "JZ Zaher Player Profile". Real GM. July 24, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c d e "JZ Zaher - Mens Basketball - Bowling State University Athletics". BGSU Falcons.
  4. ^ a b c "BGSU men's basketball's JZ Zaher declares for the 2024 NBA draft". BG Falcon Media. April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  5. ^ "NBA G LEAGUE TRANSACTIONS". gleague.nba.com. October 25, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  6. ^ Albert, Darryn (May 30, 2024). "Nephew of Pistons owner Tom Gores decides to stay in NBA Draft". Larry Brown Sports. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
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