D. J. Hogg
 Hogg (center) in the 2017 Armed Forces Classic | |
| No. 1 – Lakeland Magic | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | NBA G League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 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 |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2019 | Delaware Blue Coats |
| 2019–2020 | Wisconsin Herd |
| 2021–present | Lakeland Magic |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Dennis “D. J.” Hogg Jr. (born September 3, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Lakeland Magic of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Texas A&M Aggies.[1]
High school 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]
College career
The Aggies reached the Sweet 16 in his freshman season, and Hogg averaged 6.2 points and 2.9 assists per game.[3] 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.[4] 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.[5] On December 21, Hogg was suspended for three games due to an undisclosed violation of team rules.[6] He led the Aggies to a surprise win over North Carolina in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament.[7] 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.[8]
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA Draft, Hogg was signed to an NBA Summer League deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.[9] 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.[10] Hogg was waived on October 12.[11] He was added to the Delaware Blue Coats training camp roster.[12]
On September 25, 2019, Hogg’s rights were traded to the Wisconsin Herd.[13]
For the 2020–21 season, Hogg joined the Lakeland Magic.[14]
References
- ^ "DJ Hogg, Texas A&M Aggies, Small Forward". 247Sports. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ Baby, Ben (November 11, 2016). "Three former D-FW area standouts who will be 'a major factor' for Texas A&M men's basketball". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ Lyttle, Kevin (February 16, 2017). "Texas A&M's D.J. Hogg out for rest of season". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- ^ Sayles, Damon (November 17, 2017). "Hogg, A&M basketball handle business in home opener". 247sports. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- ^ "DJ Hogg suspended three games for undisclosed violation of school policy". ESPN. December 21, 2017. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- ^ Texas A&M shocks defending champ North Carolina in home state to reach Sweet 16
- ^ Phillips, Scott (April 9, 2018). "Texas A&M forward D.J. Hogg signing agent and entering NBA draft". NBC Sports. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ Sayles, Damon (June 22, 2018). "Report: DJ Hogg to play in NBA Summer League with the Pelicans". 247sports. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
- ^ "Team Signs Matt Farrell and DJ Hogg". NBA.com. October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- ^ "Team Signs Jefferson, Johnson". NBA.com. October 12, 2018. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
- ^ "Blue Coats Announce Training Camp Roster and Schedule". NBA.com. October 22, 2018. Archived from the original on October 27, 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ^ "Wisconsin Herd acquires D.J. Hogg and three 2019 draft picks from Delaware". NBA.com. September 25, 2019. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ "Lakeland Magic Finalize Roster". NBA.com. January 24, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2021.