About Jia Perkins
Born 1982. Jia Perkins is an American basketball player and basketball coach.
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.
College career
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†Denotes seasons in which Perkins won a WNBA championship
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Awards and achievements
2009 WNBA All-Star Selection Stars All-Decade Team All-Decade Team
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jia Perkins?
American women's basketball players
When was Jia Perkins born?
Jia Perkins was born on 23 February 1982 in Granbury.
What is Jia Perkins's occupation?
Jia Perkins is a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality is Jia Perkins?
Jia Perkins is American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jia Perkins. https://biography.guide/jia-perkins/
MLA: "Jia Perkins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jia-perkins/.
Chicago: "Jia Perkins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jia-perkins/.
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