JZ Zaher

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JZ Zaher
Free agent
Position Point guard
Personal information
Born (2004-07-01) July 1, 2004 (age 21)
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]

References

  1. ↑ "JZ Zaher Biography". ESPN .
  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.
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