| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 31, 1963 Cross City, Florida |
| Died | August 24, 1995 (aged 32) Orlando, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Dixie County (Cross City, Florida) |
| College | Florida (1981–1985) |
| NBA draft | 1985: 3rd round, 68th overall pick |
| Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks | |
| Playing career | 1985–1992 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Career history | |
| 1985–1986 | Napoli Basket |
| 1986–1987 | CB Zaragoza |
| 1987–1988 | Barcelona |
| 1988–1989 | Cajabilbao |
| 1989–1990 | Çukurova Sanayi |
| 1990–1991 | Paşabahçe |
| 1991 | Pensacola Tornados |
| 1991–1992 | Birmingham Bandits |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Eugene McDowell (December 31, 1963 – August 24, 1995) was an American professional basketball player. A strong big man who primarily played as a center, he was one of the top prospects in the 1981 high school class. He was a 4-year starter playing college basketball for the Florida Gators, and he was a 3rd-round pick in the 1985 NBA draft; however, he never played in the NBA and he had a 7-year career playing professional basketball in Europe (Italy, Spain and Turkey) and in the CBA. He died in 1995 of an enlarged heart. He was inducted in the SEC Hall of Fame in 2009.[1]
- ^ "SEC TOURNAMENT RECORD BOOK" (PDF). ESPN.