RayJ Dennis

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RayJ Dennis
RayJ Dennis, Toledo Rockets MBB, December 2022.jpg
Dennis with Toledo in 2022
No. 10–Indiana Pacers
Position Point guard
League NBA
Personal information
Born (2001-03-30) March 30, 2001 (age 23)
Plainfield, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft 2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024 San Diego Clippers
2025–present Indiana Pacers
2025–present→Indiana Mad Ants
Career highlights and awards
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Raymond "RayJ" Patterson Dennis (born March 30, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Indiana Mad Ants of the NBA G League. He played college basketball player for the Boise State Broncos, the Toledo Rockets and the Baylor Bears.

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High school career

Dennis attended Montini Catholic High School for two seasons. For his junior year, he transferred to Oswego East High School and averaged 17.2 points and 4.9 assists per game. [1] As a senior, he averaged 23.2 points, 5.1 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game. [2] Dennis committed to play college basketball at Boise State, choosing the Broncos over 26 Division 1 offers. [1]

College career

As a freshman, Dennis averaged 4.1 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He posted 8.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and a team-best 2.9 assists per game as a sophomore. Dennis opted to transfer to Toledo after the season. [3] Dennis averaged 12.7 points, 4.0 assists and 5.6 rebounds per game as a junior. [2] On March 3, 2023, he scored a career-high 32 points to go with seven assists in a 87–81 win over Ball State. [4] As a senior, Dennis averaged 19.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game, leading Toledo to a 27–8 record and Mid-American Conference regular-season championship. He was named MAC Player of the Year. Following the season he transferred to Baylor, choosing the Bears over Illinois, Michigan and Utah. [5]

Professional career

San Diego Clippers (2024)

After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft, Dennis joined the Los Angeles Clippers for the 2024 NBA Summer League [6] and on September 6, 2024, he signed with the team. [7] However, on October 9, he was waived. [8] On October 19, he signed a two-way contract with the Washington Wizards, [9] but was waived two days later. [10] On October 28, he joined the San Diego Clippers. [11]

Indiana Pacers / Mad Ants (2025–present)

On January 3, 2025, Dennis signed a two-way contract with the Indiana Pacers. [12]

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
2019–20 Boise State 321517.4.359.260.8001.81.8.4.14.1
2020–21 Boise State 282527.2.442.291.6883.02.91.2.28.6
2021–22 Toledo 343433.7.503.321.7165.64.0.8.112.7
2022–23 Toledo 353533.9.484.366.7694.35.81.5.219.5
2023–24 Baylor 353534.3.479.328.7313.96.71.4.113.6
Career16414429.6.472.321.7413.84.31.1.112.0

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References

  1. 1 2 Glorfield, Chase (September 10, 2018). "RayJ Dennis Gives Boise State Their Guard Of the Future". 247 Sports. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  2. 1 2 Hughes, Grant (June 1, 2023). "RayJ Dennis commits to Baylor basketball: Toledo transfer PG, portal's No. 31 player, chooses Bears". 247 Sports. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  3. ↑ "RayJ Dennis Joining Rockets' Program". Toledo Rockets . April 13, 2021. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Dennis scores 32, Toledo defeats Ball State 87-81". ESPN . March 3, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  5. ↑ Borzello, Jeff (June 1, 2023). "Baylor lands Toledo guard RayJ Dennis out of transfer portal". ESPN . Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  6. ↑ "2024 NBA2K25 Summer League Roster". NBA.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  7. ↑ Adams, Luke (September 6, 2024). "Clippers Sign RayJ Dennis To Exhibit 10 Deal". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  8. ↑ Adams, Luke (October 9, 2024). "Clippers Waive RayJ Dennis, Re-Sign Elijah Harkless". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Wizards Sign RayJ Dennis To Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. October 19, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Wizards Announce 2024-25 Opening Night Roster". NBA.com. October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  11. ↑ "SAN DIEGO CLIPPERS ANNOUNCE TRAINING CAMP ROSTER FOR 2024-25 NBA G LEAGUE SEASON". NBA.com. October 28, 2024. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Indiana Pacers Sign RayJ Dennis to a Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. January 3, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
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