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Devon Dotson

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Devon Dotson
Dotson withKansasin 2019
No. 10 – Monbus Obradoiro
PositionPoint guard
LeagueLiga ACB
Personal information
Born(1999-08-02)August 2, 1999(age 24)
Chicago, Illinois,U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolProvidence Day
(Charlotte, North Carolina)
CollegeKansas(2018–2020)
NBA draft2020:undrafted
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–2022Chicago Bulls
2021→Canton Charge
2021–2022→Windy City Bulls
2022Capital City Go-Go
2022–2023Washington Wizards
2022–2023→Capital City Go-Go
2023–2024Capital City Go-Go
2024–presentMonbus Obradoiro
Career highlights and awards
StatsEdit this at Wikidataat NBA.com
StatsEdit this at Wikidataat Basketball-Reference.com

Devon Durrell Dotson(born August 2, 1999) is an American professionalbasketballplayer forMonbus Obradoiroof the SpanishLiga ACB.He playedcollege basketballfor theKansas Jayhawks.

High school career

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Dotson attendedProvidence Day SchoolinCharlotte, North Carolina,along with Grant Williams and Joshua Howard, graduating in 2018. During his senior year of high school, Dotson averaged 28.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 5.1 assists, leading the school to its sixth conference title.[1]Devon scored 2,607 points becoming the school's all-time leader in points. Devon was a 4 Time All-Conference and 3 Time All-State Selection. He was also a 2-time Charlotte Observer All-Mecklenburg boys' basketball player of the year. Devon ended his high school career by being selected and playing in the 2018McDonald's All-American Gameheld inAtlanta, Georgia.[2]

Recruiting

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On October 13, 2017, Dotson committed to playingcollege basketballat theUniversity of Kansas,choosing theJayhawksover offers fromUCLA,Maryland,Florida,UNC,and other schools.[3]

UScollege sports recruitinginformation for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Devon Dotson
PG 		Charlotte, NC Providence Day School(NC) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Oct 13, 2017
Recruiting star ratings:Scout:N/ARivals:5/5 stars247Sports:5/5 starsESPN:5/5 starsESPN grade: 90
Overall recruiting rankings:Rivals:20247Sports:21ESPN:24
  • Note:In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Kansas 2018 Basketball Commitments".Rivals.com.RetrievedJune 4,2018.
  • "2018 Kansas Jayhawks Recruiting Class".ESPN.com.RetrievedJune 4,2018.
  • "2018 Team Ranking".Rivals.com.RetrievedJune 4,2018.

College career

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As a freshman, Dotson began the season as theJayhawksstarting point guard playing national rankedMichigan State Spartansin the 2018 Champions Classic on November 6, 2018. In his first collegiate game, Dotson pitched in 16 points and three steals, showcasing his quickness with a number of layups.[4]Dotson was on the watch list for the 2019Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award,theNaismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fameannounced on October 15, 2018.[5]

In his2018–19 freshman season,Dotson averaged 12.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.4 steals a game while shooting 36.3% from three-point territory.[6]On February 11, 2019, Dotson led the Jayhawks to a win in overtime against theTCU Horned FrogsinFort Worth, Texas,by scoring 25 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and passing for 5 assists with 6 turnovers in 45 minutes of playing time.[7]On February 13, 2019, Dotson was named national freshman of the week byCBS Sportsand theU.S. Basketball Writers Associationfor his play in the TCU game among others.[8]

During his sophomore season, Dotson scored a career-high 31 points in a 90–84 overtime win overDaytonon November 27.[9]He was named co-MVP of the Maui Jim Maui Invitational and was named Big 12 player of the week on December 2.[10]Dotson missed a game againstOklahomaon January 14, 2020, with a hip injury.[11]At the conclusion of the regular season, Dotson was named to the First Team All-Big 12.[12]He averaged 18.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game as a sophomore.[13]Following the season, he declared for the2020 NBA draftand hired an agent. After going undrafted, Dotson signed with the Chicago Bulls.[14]

Professional career

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Chicago Bulls (2020–2022)

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After going undrafted in the2020 NBA draft,Dotson signed with his hometown team theChicago Bulls,on atwo-way contractwith theirNBA G Leagueaffiliate, theWindy City Bulls.[15]As the Windy City Bulls opted out of the 2020–21 G League season, Dotson was assigned to theCanton Charge,making his debut in their season opener on February 11, 2021.

On August 19, 2021, the Bulls announced that they had re-signed Dotson to atwo-way contract.[16]During the 2021–22 season, Dotson appeared in 11 games with the Bulls and averaged 2.6 points and 1.4 assists per game. On January 16, 2022, he was waived by the Bulls.[17]

Windy City Bulls (2022)

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On January 22, 2022, Dotson was re-acquired by theWindy City Bulls.However, he was waived on February 4.[18]Three days later, Dotson was re-acquired by the Bulls.[19]

Capital City Go-Go / Washington Wizards (2022–2024)

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Devon Dotson intensely watching the huddle during a timeout at a Capital City Go Go game

On August 25, 2022, Dotson was traded to theCapital City Go-Go[20]and on November 20, he signed a two-way contract with theWashington Wizards.[21]However, on January 17, 2023, he was waived[22]and two days later, he was reacquired by the Go-Go.[20]

On October 19, 2023, Dotson re-signed with the Wizards,[23]but was waived the next day.[24]On October 30, he returned to Capital City[25]and on March 15, 2024, he was bought out by the Go-Go.[26]

Monbus Obradoiro (2024–present)

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On March 18, 2024, Dotson signed withMonbus Obradoiroof the SpanishLiga ACB.[27]

Career statistics

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Legend
GP Games played GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
FG% Field goalpercentage 3P% 3-point field goalpercentage FT% Free throwpercentage
RPG Reboundsper game APG Assistsper game SPG Stealsper game
BPG Blocksper game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

NBA

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2020–21 Chicago 11 0 4.5 .524 .143 – .5 .6 .4 .0 2.1
2021–22 Chicago 11 0 7.7 .478 .222 .556 .8 1.4 .1 .0 2.6
2022–23 Washington 6 0 8.8 .100 .250 – 1.7 1.3 .8 .0 .5
Career 28 0 6.7 .426 .200 .556 .9 1.1 .4 .0 2.0

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Kansas 36 36 32.4 .482 .363 .782 3.7 3.5 1.4 .1 12.3
2019–20 Kansas 30 30 34.9 .468 .309 .830 4.1 4.0 2.1 .1 18.1
Career 66 66 33.6 .474 .332 .808 3.8 3.7 1.7 .1 14.9

Personal life

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Devon was born inChicago,the son of Dana and Angela Dotson and has two siblings, a brother and a sister.[28]He became interested in basketball as a youngster and later expressed admiration for the playing style ofDerrick Rose.Dotson, on occasion, would pattern parts of his game based on that of Rose's by simulating his moves on the court. He also has worn the No. 1 like Rose during Rose'sChicago Bullsplaying days.[29]

References

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  1. ^"Men's Basketball Roster – Kansas Jayhawks".Kansas Jayhawks.KU Athletic Dept. June 27, 2018.RetrievedApril 6,2019.
  2. ^"McDonald's All-American Devon Dotson repeats as All-Mecklenburg Player of the Year".charlotteobserver.RetrievedNovember 27,2018.
  3. ^"Devon Dotson Blog: OK, so here's why I chose Kansas..."October 13, 2017.
  4. ^Galloway, Matt."Frosh frenzy: Quentin Grimes, Devon Dotson power KU basketball to 92–87 win over No. 10 Michigan State".The Topeka Capital.RetrievedNovember 27,2018.
  5. ^Bedore, Gary.KU’s Devon Dotson one of 20 players on Cousy list; Big 12/Big East challenge in works?,Kansas City Star,October 15, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
  6. ^2018–19 Men's Basketball Roster – 11 Devon Dotson,KU Athletics.com. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
  7. ^Newell, Jesse.‘There was no choice’: How Devon Dotson delivered when KU needed him most,Kansas City Star,February 12, 2019. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
  8. ^Tait, Matt.National honor the latest indicator of freshman point guard Devon Dotson’s rapid development,Lawrence Journal-World,February 13, 2019. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
  9. ^"No. 4 Kansas beats Dayton 90–84 in overtime for Maui title".ESPN.Associated Press.November 27, 2019.RetrievedNovember 27,2019.
  10. ^"Dotson & Tshiebwe Collect Men's Basketball Awards".Big 12 Conference. December 2, 2019.RetrievedDecember 3,2019.
  11. ^"Hip pointer shelves leading scorer Devon Dotson for No. 6 Kansas".ESPN.January 14, 2020.RetrievedJanuary 15,2020.
  12. ^"Men's Basketball All-Big 12 Awards Announced".Big 12 Conference(Press release). March 8, 2020.RetrievedMarch 8,2020.
  13. ^Dauster, Rob (March 10, 2020)."NBC Sports College Basketball All-American Teams".NBC Sports.RetrievedMarch 16,2020.
  14. ^Givony, Jonathan (April 13, 2020)."Kansas' Devon Dotson decides to enter NBA draft".ESPN.RetrievedApril 13,2020.
  15. ^Schaefer, Rob (November 19, 2020)."Bulls signing Kansas guard Devon Dotson to two-way deal".NBC Sports.RetrievedNovember 19,2020.
  16. ^"Bulls sign free agents Bradley, Green, and Dotson".NBA.com.August 19, 2021.RetrievedAugust 19,2021.
  17. ^"BULLS WAIVE DEVON DOTSON".NBA.com.Archivedfrom the original on January 17, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 17,2022.
  18. ^"2021–22 NBA G League Transactions".gleague.nba.com.January 24, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 24,2022.
  19. ^"2021-22 NBA G League Transactions".gleague.nba.com.February 7, 2022.RetrievedFebruary 7,2022.
  20. ^ab"2022-2023 Capital City Go-Go Transactions History".RealGM.com.RetrievedOctober 21,2023.
  21. ^Filyo, Jackson (November 20, 2022)."Wizards sign Devon Dotson to two-way contract".NBA.com.RetrievedNovember 20,2022.
  22. ^Gauruder, Dana (January 17, 2023)."Wizards Waive Guard Devon Dotson".HoopsRumors.com.RetrievedJanuary 18,2023.
  23. ^Washington Wizards [@WashWizards] (October 19, 2023)."Official: We have signed Devon Dotson to an Exhibit 10 contract. We have also waived Jules Bernard"(Tweet).RetrievedOctober 21,2023– viaTwitter.
  24. ^Washington Wizards [@WashWizards] (October 20, 2023)."Official: We have waived Devon Dotson and Michael Foster Jr"(Tweet).RetrievedOctober 21,2023– viaTwitter.
  25. ^"Go-Go Announce Training Camp Roster, Dates".NBA.com.October 30, 2023.RetrievedNovember 26,2023.
  26. ^"2023-2024 Capital City Go-Go Transaction History".RealGM.com.RetrievedMarch 15,2024.
  27. ^"El Monbus Obradoiro incorpora a Devon Dotson".ObradoiroCAB.com(in Spanish). March 18, 2024.RetrievedMarch 18,2024.
  28. ^"In-home visit with 5-star PG Devon Dotson 'great,' according to Dotson's father | Tale of the Tait".KUsports.com.RetrievedNovember 27,2018.
  29. ^"Providence Day sophomore Devon Dotson turning heads".charlotteobserver.RetrievedNovember 27,2018.
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