Jia Perkins
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. She was born in Newburgh, New York. She moved to Granbury, Texas, where she attended Granbury High School.
| Salt Lake City Stars | |
|---|---|
| Position | Assistant coach |
| League | NBA G League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 23, 1982 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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