Jamari McDowell

OVERVIEW
Was an energy spark off the bench who played in 31 games his freshman season … Can play all three perimeter positions … Is long and athletic … A solid shooter who plays with a high motor… His length contributes to his defensive presence.

2023-24 (FRESHMAN)
Played in 31 games and averaged 7.2 minutes, 1.8 points and 1.2 rebounds off the bench … Had six games with five or more points and Tied his season-highs in points with seven and rebounds with six in 24 minutes against Cincinnati (3/13) … Scored five points and picked a game-high two steals against Texas (2/24) … Posted six points and three boards in 10 minutes on 2-of-3 shooting against Oklahoma State (1/30) … Knocked down a clutch three pointer in the second half at Indiana (12/16) … Scored a season-high seven points in a career-high 27 minutes off the bench against Tennessee (11/22) … Hit a pair of threes and pulled down four rebounds to spark Kansas’ win over Tennessee … Knocked down the game-sealing free throws in the final two minutes against Kentucky (11/14).

HIGH SCHOOL
Played at Manvel High School in Manvel, Texas, a suburb of Houston, for head coach Chris Wilson … Was a 2023 UIL Boys 5A All-State and TABC All-Region selection … Averaged 22.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 3.2 blocked shots per game his senior season as Manvel posted a 21-10 record and won the district title going 10-3 … As a junior, Manvel HS posted a 19-5 record and McDowell averaged 21.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 4.5 steals per game … Played AAU basketball for the Houston Defenders.

PERSONAL
Parents are Jason and Shamonique McDowell … Is the oldest of four with a sister, Layla, and two brothers, Braydon and Jalon … Father played basketball at Prairie View A&M … Undecided on a major.