Height: 6-3 Weight: 175 College: Rhode Island
Position: Point Guard
Classification: Junior Birthdate: 5/10/1997
Professional Player Comparison: Lenny Wilkins/Deron Williams
17-18 Stats: 9.6 points (44% FG/ 38% 3FG/ 70% FT), 5.6 assist, 3.1 rebounds, .9 steals, Assist/TO: 4.4
Player Strengths:
Vision
Passing ability
Decision Making
Athleticism
Ability to get in the lane
IQ
Leadership Ability
Pick n Roll Ability
Speed/Quickness
Tough/Competitive
Player Weakness:
Shooting
Strength
Finishing through contact consistently
Defensive consistency
Evaluation:
One of the steadiest point guards in all of college basketball, Dowtin Jr is an ideal point guard. At 6'3, he can pass with the best of them while rarely turning the ball over, finishing last season with an insane 4.4 assist to turnover ratio which was third in the country. He's never rattled and can get in the lane and make plays non-stop regardless if it's scoring or passing to open teammates. A sneaky athlete with length Dowtin Jr can put up points in a flurry when he needs to be aggressive and is also a capable defender. While he's known for hitting big shots, he can become more consistent shooting the ball which will open up his overall game and take Rhode Island to another level. It's a big year for Dowtin Jr as he becomes the undisputed leader for a Rams program that is being led by long time assistant David Cox. If he rises to the occasion, it's not far fetch to expect Dowtin Jr to earn first round consideration in next June's NBA Draft.
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