Perry “PJ” Dozier Jr. is a professional basketball player who stands at 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm) and plays in the NBA for the Minnesota Timberwolves as a shooting guard as of December 2024. Dozier went undrafted when he declared himself for the 2017 NBA draft but signed with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2017 NBA Summer League. He signed a two-way contract on October 14, 201,7 to play in the NBA for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dozier scored his career-high of 23 points against the Houston Rockets on April 24, 2021. As of December 10, 2024, he has played 128 games in his NBA career, scoring 700 points, grabbing 337 rebounds, and dishing out 204 assists. Dozier has also played 118 games in the NBA G League, averaging 18.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game.
Pj Dozier attended the University of South Carolina and played for the South Carolina Gamecocks men’s basketball team in the Southeastern Conference. He played 70 games combining two seasons, averaging 10.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Dozier was named to the 2017 East Regional All-Tournament team and was on the SEC Winter Academic Honor Roll in his sophomore year.
What is PJ Dozier's nationality?
PJ Dozier holds American nationality. He participated in the 2012 USA Basketball fall minicamp and was invited to the Under-18 USA National Team training camp.
PJ Dozier's Hometown
Pj Dozier’s hometown is Columbia, South Carolina, according to his college profile. He attended Spring Valley High School. He averaged 19 points and 6.0 assists per game as a senior and was named McDonald’s All-American. Dozier was a No. 4 as a point guard and No. 19 prospect by ESPN in their top 100 list. He also won the 2014-15 Gatorade Player of the Year award.
PJ Dozier's Birthplace
PJ Dozier was born to Perry Dozier Sr. and Teresa Dozier on October 25, 1996, in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Dozier has two sisters named Asia and Amelia Dozier, according to his college profile. His older sister, Asia, played college basketball for the Gamecocks women’s basketball team.
FAQs on PJ Dozier
A. PJ Dozier has two sisters, Asia and Amelia.
A. As of December 2024, PJ Dozier is 28 years old.
A. PJ Dozier stands 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) tall.
A. PJ Dozier wears jersey number 35 in the Minnesota Timberwolves as of December 2024.
