AJ Green, the former standout from the University of Northern Iowa, has made a significant mark in his fourth NBA season with the Milwaukee Bucks. Over the weekend, he broke franchise records for both single-game and single-season three-point field goals. On April 10, Green achieved a career-high by sinking 11 three-pointers in a 125-108 victory against the Brooklyn Nets, finishing the game with 35 points, alongside 6 rebounds and 4 assists. This performance surpassed the previous franchise record of 10 three-pointers held by legends Damian Lillard and Ray Allen.
Following his record-breaking game, Green continued to impress by hitting five three-pointers in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, bringing his season total to 232. This achievement broke Ray Allen's long-standing single-season franchise record of 229 three-pointers set during the 2001-02 season. Green's shooting prowess has been a key factor in the Bucks' offensive strategy this season.
A native of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Green concluded the season with an impressive average of 10.4 points per game, shooting 42.6% from the field and 41.9% from beyond the arc. He also contributed with 2.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 0.5 steals per game, appearing in 78 games with 68 starts, all of which are career highs.
Before joining the NBA, Green was a three-time All-MVC guard at Northern Iowa and earned the MVC Freshman of the Year title in 2019. After going undrafted in 2022, he signed with the Bucks and played a crucial role in their 2024 NBA Cup title victory. Recently, his contributions to the game were recognized when he became the first player in UNI men's basketball history to have his jersey retired.
AJ Green's family has a strong basketball background, with his father, Kyle, recently named the head men's basketball coach at UNI, and his sister, Emerson, also playing for the Panthers. Green's remarkable achievements this season have solidified his status as a rising star in the NBA, and fans are eager to see what he will accomplish in the future.
