JZ Zaher

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

JZ Zaher
Personal information
Born (2004-07-01) July 1, 2004
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
PositionPoint guard

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 makes him the first Falcon to declare for this year's draft.[4]

Career statistics
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
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
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
Career 903.7.125.125.400.8.0.1.0.6

Personal life

Zaher is the nephew of the Detroit Pistons owner, Tom Gores.[5]

References
  1. "JZ Zaher Biography". ESPN.
  2. "JZ Zaher Player Profile". Real GM. July 24, 2017.
  3. "JZ Zaher - Mens Basketball - Bowling State Univeristy Athletics". BGSU Falcons.
  4. "BGSU men's basketball's JZ Zaher declares for the 2024 NBA draft". BG Falcon Media. April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  5. 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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