RayJ Dennis

Last updated
RayJ Dennis
RayJ Dennis, Toledo Rockets MBB, December 2022.jpg
Dennis with Toledo in 2022
San Diego Clippers
Position Point guard
League NBA G League
Personal information
Born (2001-03-30) March 30, 2001 (age 23)
Plainfield, Illinois, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft 2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024–present San Diego Clippers
Career highlights and awards

Raymond "RayJ" Patterson Dennis (born March 30, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the San Diego Clippers of the NBA G League. He played college basketball player for the Boise State Broncos, the Toledo Rockets and the Baylor Bears.

Contents

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–present)

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]

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

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shaun Livingston</span> American basketball player (born 1985)

Shaun Patrick Livingston is an American professional basketball executive and former player. He entered the league directly out of high school and was selected fourth by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2004 NBA draft. During his 15-year career, Livingston played 959 games for nine teams and won three NBA championships as a member of the Golden State Warriors—in 2015, 2017 and 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nicolas Batum</span> French basketball player (born 1988)

Nicolas Madelin Victor Andre Batum is a French professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is also a member of the French national team and earned a silver medal in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Russell Westbrook</span> American basketball player (born 1988)

Russell Westbrook III is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A point guard, Westbrook made his NBA debut in 2008 and became a star as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has played for six NBA teams.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Patrick Beverley</span> American basketball player (born 1988)

Patrick Beverley is an American professional basketball player for Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Premier League and the EuroCup. Originally from Chicago's West Side, Beverley played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He spent the first five years of his pro career overseas, playing in Ukraine, Greece, and Russia. In January 2013, he joined the NBA, signing with the Houston Rockets.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Garrett Temple</span> American basketball player (born 1986)

Garrett Bartholomew Temple is an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the LSU Tigers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Robert Covington</span> American basketball player (born 1990)

Robert Covington is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Tennessee State Tigers and in 2018, he was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Montrezl Harrell</span> American basketball player (born 1994)

Montrezl Dashay Harrell is an American professional basketball player for the Adelaide 36ers of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals where he received the Karl Malone Award in 2015 as a junior for being the top power forward in the nation. Harrell was selected in the second round of the 2015 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets. He was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in 2017 where he was awarded as the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2020. Harrell spent the following three seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets and Philadelphia 76ers. He missed the entire 2023–24 season after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Harrell signed with the 36ers in 2024.

Jaron Johnson is an American professional basketball player for Pallacanestro Varese of the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). He played college basketball for Tyler Junior College and Louisiana Tech.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">James Webb III</span> American basketball player

James Webb III is an American professional basketball player for Karşıyaka Basket of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and the Champions League. He played college basketball for North Idaho College and Boise State University. He played in the NBA in 2017–18.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Danuel House Jr.</span> American basketball player (born 1993)

Danuel Kennedy House Jr. is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played two seasons of college basketball for the Houston Cougars before transferring to the Texas A&M Aggies. During his senior season, he was instrumental in the Aggies' first share of a regular-season Southeastern Conference (SEC) championship, as well as their run to the Sweet Sixteen in the 2016 NCAA tournament.

Chandler Hutchison is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League. He played college basketball at Boise State.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Justinian Jessup</span> American basketball player (born 1998)

Justinian Jessup is an American professional basketball player for ratiopharm Ulm of the Basketball Bundesliga. He played college basketball for the Boise State Broncos and was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the 51st overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kevin Porter Jr.</span> American basketball player (born 2000)

Bryan Kevin Porter Jr., also known by his initials KPJ, is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the USC Trojans.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mfiondu Kabengele</span> Canadian basketball player (born 1997)

{{Infobox basketball biography | name = Mfiondu Kabengele | image = Mfiondu_Kabengele_with_AEK.jpg | image_size = | caption = Kabengele in 2023 | position = Center | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 10 | weight_lb = 250 | league = [[Adriatic Basketball League[ABA]] | team = Crvena Zvezda Meridian | number = 21 | birth_date = August 14, 1997 | birth_place = Burlington, Ontario, Canada | high_school = * Corpus Christi
(Burlington, Ontario)

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jared Butler</span> American basketball player (born 2000)

Jared Gladwyn Butler is an American professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Capital City Go-Go of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Baylor Bears. As a junior in 2021, he was named a consensus first-team All-American and helped lead the Bears to a national championship. Butler was named the Final Four Most Outstanding Player (MOP).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Malik Fitts</span> American basketball player

Malik Jahmal Fitts is an American professional basketball player for SIG Strasbourg of the LNB Élite. He played college basketball for the South Florida Bulls and the Saint Mary's Gaels.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Derrick Alston Jr.</span> American basketball player

Derrick Samuel Alston Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Rostock Seawolves of the Basketball Bundesliga. He played college basketball for the Boise State Broncos.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ish Wainright</span> American-Ugandan basketball player (born 1994)

Ishmail Carzell Wainright is an American professional basketball player for Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Premier League and the EuroCup. He also represents the senior Ugandan national team. He played college basketball for the Baylor Bears, as well as played football as a tight end. Wainright is the grandson of former NBA player Maurice King.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alondes Williams</span> American basketball player

Alondes Louis Williams is an American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Motor City Cruise of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Triton Trojans, the Oklahoma Sooners, and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Rollins</span> American basketball player (born 2002)

Ryan Anthony Rollins is an American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Toledo Rockets.

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.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.