PJ Haggerty is still making headlines after the 2025 NBA Draft Combine. The Memphis Tigers guard put on a shooting clinic, finishing with a 73% aggregate score across all shooting drills, placing him among the top five shooters at the event.
His performance has solidified his case as a prospect to watch, with the kind of sharpshooting teams crave in today’s game.
Who Is PJ Haggerty? A Rising Star’s Journey
Haggerty is a 21-year-old guard. Born on April 13, 2004, in Crosby, Texas, he started basketball at Crosby High School before taking his talents to the collegiate level. His journey has seen stops at TCU, Tulsa, and most recently, Memphis, where he became a legitimate NBA prospect.
Final best shooters at NBA Combine drills (aggregate of all shots). Mark Sears was scorching.
83%Mark Sears
77% Chaz Lanier
73% Ryan Nembhard
73% PJ Haggerty
72% John Tonje
72% Milos Uzan
72% Cedric Coward
71% Walter Clayton
69%Koby Brea
69%Eric Dixon
69% Yaxel Lendeborg pic.twitter.com/eOABIgtO7E— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 13, 2025
At 6’3” with a sturdy frame, Haggerty has the physical tools to compete, but it’s his scoring ability that’s really calling attention.
During the 2023/2024 season with Tulsa, he averaged 21.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game while shooting 49.3% from the field. Of course, he ended the year with a 32-point outburst in an upset win over South Florida, which is evident of his ability to take over games.
After transferring to Memphis, he performed well, leading the Tigers to the 2024/2025 American Athletic Conference regular-season title.
He was named AAC Player of the Year, averaging 21.2 points per game and ranking third in the conference with 1.8 steals. His 42-point performance in the AAC Tournament quarterfinals against Wichita State tied the tournament’s single-game scoring record.
Why Haggerty’s Shooting Stands Out in Today’s NBA
According to the NBA report, teams are launching more threes than ever before, with the league-wide average sitting at 35.2 three-point attempts per game in the 2023/2024 season.
Prospects who can stretch the floor and create their shots are in high demand, and Haggerty is a great fit. His versatility sets him apart from other top shooters at the combine. His size suggests he can hold his own on that end. He’s not just a one-dimensional shooter but a guard who can score at all levels.
If Haggerty does hear his name called on draft night, his shooting will be his ticket to early playing time. Teams are always looking for players who can space the floor and knock down open looks, and Haggerty has proven he can do just that.
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But to stick in the league long-term, he’ll need to round out his game, particularly as a passer and decision-maker.
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