Nationality American Name Hank McDowell Date drafted 1981 Listed height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) Role Basketball Player | Listed weight 215 lb (98 kg) Height 2.06 m Position Center, Power forward Weight 98 kg | |
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NBA draft 1981 / Round: 5 / Pick: 102nd overall | ||
Breaking down Jonas Valanciunas' future with the Grizzlies | 2019 Offseason Outlook ft 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. During his six-year NBA career he played with the Golden State Warriors, Portland Trail Blazers, San Diego Clippers, Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks.
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.
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.