Jeff Dowtin

Jeffrey Dowtin Jr. (born May 10, 1997)[1] is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Rhode Island Rams.

Jeff Dowtin
Dowtin in 2019
No. 21 – Santa Cruz Warriors
PositionPoint guard
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1997-05-10) May 10, 1997
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. John's College
(Washington, D.C.)
CollegeRhode Island (2016–2020)
NBA draft2020 / Undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021Lakeland Magic
2021–presentGolden State Warriors
2021–present→Santa Cruz Warriors
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

High school career

Dowtin attended St. John's College where he averaged 15.3 points and 5.0 assists per game as a senior, leading the Cadets to a 29–5 record, including a 16–2 mark in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference and was named to the 2015-16 Washington Post All-Met Second Team while also earning All-DCSAA and All-WCAC honors. In 2016, he was identified as a three-star recruit by Scout.com, Rivals.com, and ESPN.com and was ranked the #43 point guard in the nation by ESPN and the 21st-best combo guard by 247Sports.com.[2]

College career

Dowtin played college basketball for Rhode Island, where he appeared in 128 games and averaged of 11 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1 steal while shooting 44.7% from the field and 36.1% from behind the 3-point line.[3] As a senior, he averaged 13.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists, earning a spot in the All-Atlantic 10 third team.[4]

Professional career

Lakeland Magic (2021)

After going undrafted in the 2020 NBA draft, Dowtin signed on December 19, 2020, an Exhibit 10 deal with the Orlando Magic and was waived the same day.[4] On January 24, 2021, he signed as an affiliate player with the Lakeland Magic of the NBA G League,[5] where he played 15 games and averaged 6.5 points, 1.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 19.8 minutes.[6] Lakeland ended up winning the G League championship against the Delaware Blue Coats, with Dowtin scoring 8 points from the bench.[7]

Golden State/Santa Cruz Warriors (2021–present)

On September 8, 2021, Dowtin signed with the Orlando Magic.[8] However, he was waived at the end of training camp.[9] On October 18, he was claimed off waivers by the Golden State Warriors, later turning his deal into a two-way contract with the Santa Cruz Warriors.[10]

Personal life

He is the son of Lesa and Jeffrey Dowtin, Sr. and has a sister, Jeleisa.[2]

References
  1. "Jeff Dowtin - Stats". Basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  2. "Jeff Dowtin - Rhode Island University Athletics". GoRhody.com. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  3. Evans, Matt (January 23, 2021). "2020-21 G League Bubble Roster Preview: Lakeland Magic". NBACallUps.com. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  4. Hill, Arthur (December 19, 2020). "Magic Place Three Players On Waivers". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  5. "Lakeland Magic Finalize Roster". NBA.com. January 24, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  6. "Jeff Dowtin Player Profile". RealGM.com. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  7. DuPont, Zach (March 12, 2021). "THE LAKELAND MAGIC WIN THE NBA G-LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP". SLAMOnline.com. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  8. "Orlando Magic Sign Jeff Dowtin, Hassani Gravett and Jon Teske". NBA.com. September 8, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  9. "Orlando Magic Waive Four Players". NBA.com. October 16, 2021. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
  10. "Warriors Claim Jeff Dowtin Off Waivers". NBA.com. October 18, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
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