Matt Rogers

Matthew Lamar Rogers (born December 3, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Southwest Baptist University before playing professionally in the NBA Development League, Lebanon, Spain, the Philippines, Qatar and New Zealand.

High school career Rogers attended Doniphan High School in Doniphan, Missouri where he was a two-time second-team All-State selection, as well as a McDonald's All-American nominee.

College career In his freshman season at Southwest Baptist, Rogers led the league in blocks and earned All-MIAA defensive team honors. In 28 games, he averaged 7.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per game.

Professional career

Texas Legends After going undrafted in the 2010 NBA draft, Rogers signed with the Charlotte Bobcats on September 28. However, he was later waived by the Bobcats on October 21 after appearing in three preseason games. On November 1, he was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2010 NBA Development League Draft by the Texas Legends. He was the first ever draft pick in Texas Legends history. In 51 games for the Legends in 2010–11, he averaged 7.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game.

On October 7, 2011, Rogers re-signed with the Legends for the 2011–12 season. On December 10, 2011, he signed with the Indiana Pacers, but was later waived by the team on December 23 after appearing in one preseason game. Two days later, he returned to Texas and continued playing for the Legends until being waived by the team on March 22, 2012. Later that month, he signed with Lebanese team Byblos Club for the rest of the season.

Spain and Philippines In July 2012, Rogers joined the Indiana Pacers for the 2012 NBA Summer League.

In September 2012, Rogers signed with Coruña of Spain for the 2012–13 season. In December 2012, he left Coruña

On April 5, 2013, Rogers signed with Qatari team Al-Arabi where he spent the rest of the season.

New Zealand In January 2014, Rogers signed with the Canterbury Rams for the 2014 New Zealand NBL season. He appeared in all 18 games for the Rams, averaging 16.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists and a league-leading 2.6 blocks per game.

Personal Rogers is the son of Wade and LaDonna Rogers.

A devoted Christian, Rogers states religion is a massive part of his life thanks to his father being a pastor.