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Jersey Number 11
Jamari McDowell
- Position:
- Guard
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 180
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Houston, Texas
- High School:
- Manvel HS
Bio
Get to Know Jamari ...
What's the significance behind your jersey number?
- My dad was number 10, so I’m 11 to let him know I'm better.
- My dad and Kevin Durant.
Tell us about your favorite basketball moment as a player or fan.
- My favorite moment was watching Kevin Durant get his first NBA Championship ring.
Who do you model your game off of?
- I try to model everybody I see.
Who's your favorite basketball player?
- Kevin Durant.
OVERVIEW
Was a redshirt in the 2024-25 season ,... 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.
CAREER HONORS
Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team [2024]
2024-25 (REDSHIRT)
Took a reshirt in the 2024-25 season.
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 … Sport Management major who is also pursuing a business minor.
Bill Self Press Conference
Friday, August 15
Bill Self Summer Press Conference
Monday, July 21
Fans Wanna Know with Bryson Tiller, Presented by the University of Kansas Health System
Wednesday, July 09
Fans Wanna Know with Jayden Dawson, Presented by the University of Kansas Health System
Monday, July 07
