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Jia Perkins
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Jia Dorene Perkins (born February 23, 1982) is an American retired professional basketball player currently working as an assistant coach for the Salt Lake City Stars of the NBA G League. She announced her retirement after the 2017 season when the Lynx won the WNBA championship.[1] She was born in Newburgh, New York. She moved to Granbury, Texas, where she attended Granbury High School.
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Position | Assistant coach |
League | NBA G League |
Personal information | |
Born | (1982-02-23) February 23, 1982 (age 42) Newburgh, New York, U.S. |
Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Listed weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Granbury (Granbury, Texas) |
College | Texas Tech (2000–2004) |
WNBA draft | 2004: 3rd round, 35th overall pick |
Selected by the Charlotte Sting | |
Playing career | 2004–2017 |
Position | Shooting guard |
Career history | |
As player: | |
2004–2005 | Charlotte Sting |
2006–2010 | Chicago Sky |
2007–2008 | Electra Ramat-Hasharon |
2009–2010 | Galatasaray |
2011–2015 | San Antonio Stars |
2016–2017 | Minnesota Lynx |
As coach: | |
2019–2023 | Cal State Los Angeles Lady Golden Eagles (assistant) |
2023–present | Salt Lake City Stars (assistant) |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at WNBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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