Micah Downs

Micah Philip Downs (born September 8, 1986)[1] is an American professional basketball player for S.L. Benfica of the Portuguese Basketball League.[2]

Micah Downs
No. 0 – Benfica
PositionSmall forward / Shooting guard
LeaguePortuguese Basketball League
FIBA Europe Cup
Personal information
Born (1986-09-08) September 8, 1986
Kirkland, Washington
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolJuanita (Bothell, Washington)
College
NBA draft2009 / Undrafted
Playing career2009–present
Career history
2009–2010Zadar
2010Leuven Bears
2010–2011Ford Burgos
2011–2012Manresa
2012–2013Maine Red Claws
2013Bucaneros de La Guaira
2013Budivelnyk
2014Erie BayHawks
2014–2015Avtodor
2015–2016Juvecaserta
2016–2017Orléans
2017–2018Avtodor
2018–presentBenfica
Career highlights and awards

College career

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.

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2009 NBA Draft, Downs participated in the 2009 Las Vegas NBA Summer League as a member of the Phoenix Suns.[3] 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.[4] 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.[5] After his first season at Liga ACB, Downs won the ACB Rising Star Award.[6]

On November 1, 2012, Downs signed with the Maine Red Claws of the NBA D-League.[7] On February 4, 2013, Downs was named to the Futures All-Star roster for the 2013 NBA D-League All-Star Game.[8] He left the Red Claws in April 2013.

On July 11, 2013, Downs signed a one-year deal with Budivelnyk Kyiv.[9] On November 26, 2013, he parted ways with them.[10] On January 17, 2014, he was acquired by the Erie BayHawks.[11]

On July 24, 2014, he signed a one-year deal with Avtodor Saratov of Russia.[12] On July 28, 2015, he signed with Juvecaserta Basket of Italy for the 2015–16 season.[13]

On June 23, 2016, Downs signed with the French Pro A club Orléans Loiret Basket for the 2016–17 Pro A season.[14]

On May 22, 2017, Downs returned to his former club Avtodor Saratov.[15]

On September 19, 2018, Downs joined Portuguese Basketball League club S.L. Benfica.[16]

References
  1. "MICAH DOWNS basketball profile". Eurobasket.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  2. "Micah Downs joins basketball". S.L. Benfica. September 19, 2018. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
  3. "Downs earns spot on Phoenix Suns' summer league team roster". Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved June 29, 2010.
  4. El quinteto ideal de la temporada en la Adecco Oro (in Spanish)
  5. Micah Downs agreed to terms with Manresa
  6. Micah Downs, Jugador Revelación Bifrutas
  7. SILAS, WRIGHT & OGUCHI SET TO RETURN TO RED CLAWS Archived December 28, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  8. 2013 NBA Development League All-Star Game Rosters Announced Archived October 22, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  9. "Budivelnyk Kyiv sign Micah Downs". Sportando.net. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
  10. "Budivelnyk, Micah Downs part ways". Sportando.net. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  11. "BayHawks Add Micah Downs". NBA.com. January 17, 2014. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  12. "Micah Downs signs with BC Avtodor". Sportando.com. July 24, 2014. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  13. "Micah Downs signs with Caserta". Sportando.com. July 28, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  14. Orleans lands Micah Downs
  15. Micah Downs signs with Avtodor Saratov
  16. "Micah Downs joins basketball". S.L. Benfica. September 19, 2018. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
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