Hank McDowell

Hank Leigh McDowell (born November 13, 1959) is a retired American professional basketball player. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, he was a 6'9" (205 cm) 210 lb (95 kg) forward and he played collegiately at Memphis State University (now called the University of Memphis). He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1981 to 1987. He was originally selected as the tenth pick in the 5th round of the 1981 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors.[1] During his six-year NBA career he played with the Golden State Warriors, Portland Trail Blazers, San Diego Clippers, Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks.

Hank McDowell
Personal information
Born (1959-11-13) November 13, 1959
Memphis, Tennessee
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolTreadwell (Memphis, Tennessee)
CollegeMemphis (1977–1981)
NBA draft1981 / Round: 5 / Pick: 102nd overall
Selected by the Golden State Warriors
Playing career1981–1990
PositionPower forward / Center
Number44, 7, 8, 41
Career history
1981–1982Golden State Warriors
1982–1983Portland Trail Blazers
1983–1984San Diego Clippers
1984–1985Houston Rockets
1985–1986Cincinnati Slammers
1986Houston Rockets
1986Milwaukee Bucks
1986–1987Cincinnati Slammers
1987Rhode Island Gulls
1987–1988Fantoni Udine
1988–1989Valvi Girona
1989–1990Fantoni Udine
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

After his playing career, McDowell launched McDowell Marketing, a Memphis-based business specializing in corporate apparel and promotional products. He has also worked as an analyst on both radio and television broadcasts for the University of Memphis.[2]

McDowell and fellow former NBA player and Memphis State alum Elliot Perry, were announced as the Memphis Grizzlies' radio broadcast team's color commentators during the 2006–07 NBA season.[2]

Notes
  1. 1981 NBA Draft Archived 2007-08-24 at the Wayback Machine, basketballreference.com
  2. Former Tigers Elliot Perry and Hank McDowell to Join Memphis Grizzlies Radio Broadcasts
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