Maccabi Tel Aviv Secures Services of Jeff Dowtin Jr. for Three Years
Jeff Dowtin Jr., a former undrafted player from the University of Rhode Island, has had an impressive career in the NBA, playing for multiple teams including Golden State, Milwaukee, Orlando, Toronto, and Philadelphia. During the 2024-25 season with the Philadelphia 76ers, he showcased his skills, averaging 7.0 points, 1.9 assists, and shooting an impressive 40% from three-point range in 41 games, often playing around 15 minutes per game.
Dowtin's performance with the 76ers earned him praise from teammates and coaches. Andre Drummond, a veteran big man, called him "an amazing, amazing backup point guard" and "super smart." His career-high 30 points came in a 122-103 road win for the 76ers, where he shot an impressive 73.3% from the floor and 57.1% from beyond the arc against the Washington Wizards.
Following his successful stint with the 76ers, Dowtin has signed a three-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv, a professional basketball club based in Tel Aviv, Israel. This marks his first professional stint in European basketball. Maccabi expects him to bring his athleticism, playmaking, and energy to the EuroLeague, as described by coach Oded Kattash.
Dowtin joins former NBA teammates Lonnie Walker and Oshae Brissett on Maccabi's roster. He is the third member of last season's Philadelphia 76ers team to sign a deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv, joining Lonnie Walker IV and Oshae Brissett.
Throughout his NBA career, Dowtin has had experience mostly on short-term contracts and G League assignments. He notably won the 2021 G League championship with the Lakeland Magic. His career average in the NBA regular-season games (three starts) is 4.8 points, 1.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 13 minutes per contest.
As Dowtin embarks on this new chapter in his career with Maccabi Tel Aviv, fans and basketball enthusiasts alike are eager to see how he will fare in the EuroLeague.
| League/Team | Timeframe | Games Played | Points Per Game | Assists Per Game | Three-Point Percentage | Notes | |----------------------|-----------------|--------------|-----------------|------------------|------------------------|------------------------------| | NBA (Various Teams) | 2020-2025 | 41 (2024-25 Philadelphia) | 7.0 | 1.9 | 40% | Played 4 NBA seasons, multiple teams | | NBA G League | 2020-Present? | N/A | ~24.6 | ~4.0 | N/A | Won 2021 G League title | | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Starting 2025 | N/A | Yet to debut | Yet to debut | N/A | Signed 3-year EuroLeague deal[2][3][5] |
Sources: [1] ESPN [2] Sportskeeda [3] NBA [4] Bleacher Report [5] The Jewish News of Northern California
- In the EuroLeague, Maccabi Tel Aviv's new addition, Jeff Dowtin Jr., is anticipated to contribute his basketball skills, athleticism, playmaking, and energy, as stated by coach Oded Kattash.
- After impressing with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he averaged 7.0 points, 1.9 assists, and shot 40% from three-point range during the 2024-25 season, Dowtin has signed a three-year contract to play in the EuroLeague with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Dowtin, alongside former NBA teammates Lonnie Walker and Oshae Brissett, has joined Maccabi Tel Aviv for the upcoming season, making his first professional foray into European basketball.
