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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow
Ahhh, memories. Speaking of which, whatever happened with Downs?
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NBDL as of today.
Micah Philip Downs (born September 8, 1986)
[1] is an American professional
basketball swingman with the
Maine Red Claws of the
NBA Development League.
Downs is a former
small forward for the
Kansas Jayhawks, later transferring and graduating from
Gonzaga University. Downs was a member of the
West Coast Conference (WCC) All-Tournament Team in 2007 and 2009; in 2009 he was also the WCC All-Tournament MVP.
Downs was not drafted in the
2009 NBA Draft. He participated in the 2009 Las Vegas
NBA Summer League as a member of the
Phoenix Suns.
[2]
Pro career
In his first pro year in
Croatia playing for
KK Zadar, Downs averaged 7.6 points per game (ppg) in the
NLB League and 11.0 ppg in the Eurocup, while averaging over 50%
field goal shooting. After moving to the
Leuven Bears Downs averaged 12.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.
[1]
In the
2010–11 season Downs played for
Ford Burgos of the
LEB Oro. He finished in the All-LEB Oro team.
[3] Downs participated in the 2010 Las Vegas NBA Summer League as a member of the
Milwaukee Bucks.
In July 2011, Downs agreed to terms with
Assignia Manresa, and averaged 13.4 ppg and 4 rebounds per game.
[4] After his first season at
Liga ACB, Downs won the
ACB Rising Star Award.
[5]
On November 1, 2012, Downs signed with the
Maine Red Claws of the
NBA D-League.
[6]
On February 4, 2013, Downs was named to the Futures All-Star roster for the 2013 NBA D-League All-Star Game.
[7]