Jia Perkins

Jia Perkins
Salt Lake City Stars
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1982-02-23) February 23, 1982 (age 42)
Newburgh, New York, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Listed weight165 lb (75 kg)
Career information
High schoolGranbury (Granbury, Texas)
CollegeTexas Tech (2000–2004)
WNBA draft2004: 3rd round, 35th overall pick
Selected by the Charlotte Sting
Playing career2004–2017
PositionShooting guard
Career history
As player:
20042005Charlotte Sting
20062010Chicago Sky
2007–2008Electra Ramat-Hasharon
2009–2010Galatasaray
20112015San Antonio Stars
20162017Minnesota Lynx
As coach:
2019–2023Cal State Los Angeles Lady Golden Eagles (assistant)
2023–presentSalt Lake City Stars (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
Stats at WNBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

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.

  1. ^ Dull, Ben (February 5, 2018). "Minnesota Lynx guard Jia Perkins retires". Summitt Hoops. Retrieved February 6, 2018.