Damyean Da'Kethe Dotson (born May 6, 1994) is an American professional

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player for the

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of the

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(BSL). He played college basketball for

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and

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before being selected with the 44th pick of the

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by the Knicks.

College career

He played two seasons for the

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. After his sophomore season, he and teammates

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and Brandon Austin were dismissed due to sexual assault allegations. No one was ever charged due to a lack of evidence and conflicting statements made by the victim. He subsequently enrolled at

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where he did not play basketball but took

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courses with

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. He transferred to the

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. As a senior, he averaged 17.4 points and 6.9 rebounds per game and was named to the First Team

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Professional career

New York Knicks (2017–2020)

On August 7, 2017, Dotson signed with the Knicks and during his rookie season, he received multiple assignments to the

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of the

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. On November 29, Dotson became the eleventh player in history to play in the G League and NBA in the same day. On April 6, 2018, Dotson scored a career high 30 points and a career high 11 rebounds in a 122–98 win off the bench against the

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Cleveland Cavaliers (2020–2021)

On November 25, 2020, Dotson signed with the

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. On September 10, 2021, Dotson was waived by the Cavaliers.

Austin Spurs (2021)

On October 14, 2021, Dotson was signed by the

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. However, he was waived two days later and joined their G League affiliate, the

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on October 27. In 12 games, he averaged 12.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists over 34.9 minutes per game.

New York Knicks (2021–2022)

On December 21, 2021, Dotson was signed by the

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. Dotson was signed on a 10-day deal, via New York's 'hardship' exception. He signed a second 10-day contract with the Knicks on December 31.

Return to Austin (2022)

On January 11, 2022, Dotson was reacquired by the

Gaziantep (2022–present)

On June 23, 2022, Dotson signed with

of the

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Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

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College

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References

External links

Houston Cougars bio
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