D. J. Hogg

D. J. Hogg
Hogg (center) in the 2017 Armed Forces Classic
Free agent
Position Small forward
Personal information
Born (1996-09-03) September 3, 1996
Columbus, Ohio
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight 215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school Plano West (Plano, Texas)
College Texas A&M (2015–2018)
NBA draft 2018 / Undrafted
Playing career 2018–present

Dennis “D. J.” Hogg Jr. (born September 3, 1996) is an American basketball player. He played college basketball for Texas A&M.[1]

College career

Hogg starred at Plano West High School and led the Wolves to a Class 6A state title. He hit the game-winning jumper at the buzzer to win the championship against Houston Clear Lake. Hogg was a former top-50 recruit who committed to Texas A&M alongside high school teammate Tyler Davis.[2]

The Aggies reached the Sweet 16 in his freshman season. As a sophomore, Hogg averaged 12.0 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He was declared out for the season in February 2017 due to a foot injury he suffered in a January 21 game against Georgia.[3] In the Aggies' home opener on November 16, Hogg contributed 24 points, six rebounds, three assists and two blocks in a comfortable win versus UC Santa Barbara.[4] On December 21, Hogg was suspended for three games due to an undisclosed violation of team rules.[5] He led the Aggies to a surprise win over North Carolina in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament.[6] He scored 14 points on 5-of-11 shooting, including 3-of-7 from behind the 3-point line in the win.[2] He averaged 11.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game as a junior. On April 9, 2018, Hogg decided to forgo his senior year at Texas A&M and enter the 2018 NBA Draft.[7]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA Draft, Hogg was signed to an NBA Summer League deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.[8] Hogg averaged 7.5 points, 0.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game in four summer league contests. He signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on October 10.[9] Hogg was waived on October 12.[10]

References

  1. ↑ "DJ Hogg, Texas A&M Aggies, Small Forward". 247Sports. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  2. 1 2 Baby, Ben (April 9, 2018). "Plano West-ex, A&M junior forward DJ Hogg to sign with an agent and declare for the NBA Draft". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  3. ↑ Lyttle, Kevin (February 16, 2017). "Texas A&M's D.J. Hogg out for rest of season". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  4. ↑ Sayles, Damon (November 17, 2017). "Hogg, A&M basketball handle business in home opener". 247sports. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  5. ↑ "DJ Hogg suspended three games for undisclosed violation of school policy". ESPN. December 21, 2017. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  6. ↑ Texas A&M shocks defending champ North Carolina in home state to reach Sweet 16
  7. ↑ Phillips, Scott (April 9, 2018). "Texas A&M forward D.J. Hogg signing agent and entering NBA draft". NBC Sports. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  8. ↑ Sayles, Damon (June 22, 2018). "Report: DJ Hogg to play in NBA Summer League with the Pelicans". 247sports. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Team Signs Matt Farrell and DJ Hogg". NBA.com. October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Team Signs Jefferson, Johnson". NBA.com. October 12, 2018. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
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