JZ Zaher

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JZ Zaher
Free agent
Position Point guard
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 school Powers Catholic
(Flint, Michigan)
College
NBA draft 2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024–present Delaware Blue Coats

Joseph Raji "JZ" Zaher (born July 1, 2004) is an American professional basketball player who is a free agent. He played college basketball for the Eastern Michigan Eagles and the Bowling Green Falcons.

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Early life and high school career

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

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

After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft, Zaher joined the Delaware Blue Coats on October 28, 2024. [5] [6]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames 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

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2022–23 Eastern Michigan 201.0.0.0.0.0.0
2023–24 Bowling Green 704.4.125.125.4001.0.0.1.0.7
Career903.7.125.125.400.8.0.1.0.6

Personal life

Zaher is the nephew of the Detroit Pistons owner, Tom Gores. [7]

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References

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  2. 1 2 "JZ Zaher Player Profile". Real GM. July 24, 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "JZ Zaher - Mens Basketball - Bowling State University Athletics". BGSU Falcons.
  4. 1 2 3 "BGSU men's basketball's JZ Zaher declares for the 2024 NBA draft". BG Falcon Media. April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  5. Delaware Blue Coats [@blue_coats] (October 28, 2024). "ready for camp.🫡 #GetYourCoatsOn" (Tweet). Retrieved November 3, 2024 via Twitter.
  6. "2024-2025 Delaware Blue Coats Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  7. Albert, Darryn (May 30, 2024). "Nephew of Pistons owner Tom Gores decides to stay in NBA Draft". Larry Brown Sports. Retrieved June 5, 2024.