Last Updated on October 6, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Delaware Blue Coats’ 2023-24 season was defined by change. Just one year after winning the G League championship, Delaware entered the year with a largely new roster and leaned heavily on players seeking to establish themselves within the Philadelphia 76ers system or earn opportunities elsewhere. Guard Terquavion Smith emerged as one of the league’s most dynamic young scorers, regularly carrying a significant offensive workload, while Ricky Council IV flashed the athleticism and attacking style that would eventually earn him NBA minutes. Two-way players and assignments frequently reshaped the rotation, making continuity difficult to maintain over the course of the season. Even so, the Blue Coats remained a competitive presence in the Eastern Conference and continued their reputation for providing meaningful developmental opportunities for prospects on the edge of the NBA.

Roster

NO. PLAYER NAME POS HT WT DATE OF BIRTH COLLEGE
1 Quinton Rose SG 6 ft 8 in 185 lbs January 26, 1998 Temple
6 Rob Edwards SG 6 ft 5 in 205 lbs January 20, 1997 Arizona State
7 Marcus Bagley SF 6 ft 6 in 217 lbs October 23, 2001 Arizona State
8 Aminu Mohammed G 6 ft 5 in 210 lbs December 15, 2001 Georgetown
10 Mike Watkins C 6 ft 9 in 254 lbs August 10, 1995 Penn State
13 Darius Bazley PF 6 ft 9 in 216 lbs June 12, 2000 Princeton HS
15 Chris Clarke SF 6 ft 5 in 215 lbs January 8, 1996 Texas Tech
16 Ricky Council IV G 6 ft 6 in 207 lbs August 3, 2001 Arkansas
21 Jeff Dowtin PG 6 ft 3 in 177 lbs May 10, 1997 Rhode Island
23 Terquavion Smith G 6 ft 4 in 160 lbs December 31, 2002 NC State
24 Jared Brownridge G 6 ft 3 in 200 lbs November 13, 1994 Santa Clara
34 Jarron Cumberland SG 6 ft 5 in 205 lbs September 22, 1997 Cincinnati
35 Kenneth Lofton Jr. F 6 ft 6 in 275 lbs August 14, 2002 Louisiana Tech
39 Ja’Vonte Smart G 6 ft 4 in 205 lbs June 3, 1999 LSU
55 Melvin Frazier Jr. SF 6 ft 5 in 215 lbs August 30, 1996 Tulane
77 Patrick McCaw G 6 ft 7 in 181 lbs October 25, 1995 UNLV
— Daniel Giddens C 6 ft 11 in 240 lbs July 4, 1997 Vermont
— Kai Jones PF 6 ft 11 in 221 lbs January 19, 2001 Texas

Tip-Off Tournament Per Game

PLAYER NAME POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Ricky Council IV SG 25 16 16 35.7 24.3 5.3 1.7 1.3 0.8 1.3 17.5 8.4 .479 6.5 2.6 .394 3.8 2.9 .754
Ja’Vonte Smart G 27 16 16 34.6 20.9 3.9 5.4 0.9 0.4 2.3 15.5 7.3 .468 8.3 3.5 .424 2.0 1.9 .969
Terquavion Smith G 23 14 0 30.1 20.9 3.4 2.6 0.9 0.2 1.8 18.4 7.2 .391 9.7 3.2 .331 1.9 1.9 .963
David Duke Jr. G 26 11 8 31.5 21.7 5.8 3.7 1.0 0.4 3.5 16.0 6.8 .426 4.9 1.8 .370 4.3 3.5 .830
Darius Bazley PF 26 5 5 37.6 24.2 11.6 2.6 1.8 3.4 2.2 18.4 8.4 .457 7.6 2.2 .289 4.8 2.8 .583
Jaden Springer G 24 1 1 23.0 19.0 4.0 2.0 3.0 0.0 1.0 14.0 7.0 .500 5.0 3.0 .600 2.0 1.0 .500
Melvin Frazier Jr. G/F 30 14 14 28.9 8.4 7.4 2.2 1.4 0.1 2.1 6.8 3.1 .463 2.6 0.9 .351 0.9 0.7 .769
Chris Clarke SF 30 16 12 22.6 6.4 7.3 3.1 0.8 0.5 0.9 5.6 2.5 .444 1.1 0.3 .278 0.7 0.6 .909
Jared Brownridge G 31 16 3 14.9 6.1 1.2 1.6 0.4 0.1 0.4 4.6 2.1 .452 3.9 1.8 .460 0.3 0.2 .600
Aminu Mohammed G 24 11 3 10.6 4.1 2.9 0.5 1.0 0.3 0.2 3.5 1.8 .513 0.0 0.0 0.9 0.4 .400
Jarron Cumberland SG 29 10 1 18.8 3.6 3.3 1.9 0.6 0.5 0.9 2.5 1.0 .400 0.7 0.0 .000 1.3 0.9 .692
Patrick McCaw G 30 13 0 19.1 2.5 2.2 1.9 0.9 0.3 0.7 2.5 1.0 .406 0.8 0.2 .273 0.4 0.2 .400
Derek Culver C 28 9 0 10.6 2.8 2.9 0.1 0.1 0.6 0.9 1.8 1.0 .563 0.0 0.0 1.2 0.6 .455
Marcus Bagley SF 24 4 0 9.5 2.0 2.5 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.5 3.0 0.8 .250 1.0 0.0 .000 0.5 0.3 .500
Jeff Dowtin G 29 1 0 17.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.0 1.0 .167 2.0 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0

Regular Season Per Game

PLAYER NAME POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Terquavion Smith G 23 22 3 31.1 23.1 2.7 3.8 1.7 0.2 1.6 19.5 8.2 .421 10.5 3.9 .371 2.2 1.6 .735
Darius Bazley PF 26 22 21 33.7 20.5 9.5 3.6 1.4 2.2 2.8 15.5 7.5 .482 4.4 1.4 .313 3.9 2.5 .647
Jeff Dowtin PG 29 20 18 32.5 19.1 2.8 5.3 1.2 0.3 1.4 13.8 6.8 .491 5.6 2.2 .387 2.7 2.4 .906
Melvin Frazier Jr. SG 30 31 24 29.3 10.8 7.3 1.8 1.6 0.5 1.6 8.9 4.5 .498 3.4 1.1 .314 1.1 0.6 .545
Jared Brownridge SG 31 34 27 24.8 9.5 1.7 1.6 0.4 0.1 0.4 8.1 3.2 .399 6.8 2.8 .407 0.3 0.2 .700
Kenneth Lofton Jr. PF 24 11 11 29.8 26.4 9.1 4.0 0.9 1.6 3.5 17.0 9.4 .551 3.5 1.1 .308 6.0 4.5 .758
Aminu Mohammed G 24 29 6 23.3 10.0 5.8 2.0 1.3 0.7 1.2 7.6 3.9 .516 0.5 0.2 .333 1.7 1.1 .667
Jarron Cumberland SG 29 25 23 26.4 11.1 4.5 3.7 1.8 0.4 1.3 8.0 3.1 .390 2.8 0.7 .243 3.4 2.6 .753
Patrick McCaw SG 30 31 7 28.3 8.6 3.5 2.8 1.2 0.2 0.9 6.5 3.3 .507 3.6 1.4 .381 0.5 0.4 .786
Ricky Council IV SG 25 11 11 32.0 23.1 5.2 2.2 0.6 0.6 2.0 16.5 7.8 .473 5.5 1.9 .350 4.5 3.6 .800
Chris Clarke SF 30 30 7 18.7 4.8 5.3 2.8 0.9 0.3 1.7 5.0 1.8 .356 1.5 0.4 .261 0.8 0.5 .609
Marcus Bagley SF 24 16 2 22.4 8.4 5.3 0.7 0.7 0.4 0.9 7.8 2.9 .368 4.1 1.3 .303 1.3 0.7 .550
Ja’Vonte Smart G 27 6 6 34.2 18.5 2.5 4.7 0.7 0.3 2.2 14.0 7.0 .500 7.0 2.3 .333 1.8 1.5 .818
Rob Edwards SG 29 9 2 21.6 10.4 2.1 1.3 0.9 0.3 1.8 8.0 3.4 .431 4.7 1.7 .357 1.1 0.9 .800
Quinton Rose SG 28 8 0 13.8 5.1 2.4 1.4 0.6 0.4 0.6 4.9 1.9 .385 2.8 1.0 .364 0.4 0.4 1.000
Kai Jones C 25 2 2 24.0 11.0 7.5 3.5 2.5 1.0 0.5 7.5 4.5 .600 0.5 0.0 .000 2.5 1.5 .600
Daniel Giddens C 29 1 0 4.0 3.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 1.0 1.000 1.0 1.0 1.000 0.0 0.0
Mike Watkins C 31 2 0 5.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 0.5 .500 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Playoff Per Game

PLAYER NAME POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Jeff Dowtin — — 2 2 40.5 32.5 6.0 8.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 19.0 11.0 .579 7.5 3.5 .467 3.5 3.5 1.000
Ricky Council IV — — 2 2 36.0 29.5 7.0 3.0 2.5 2.0 0.5 22.5 10.5 .467 6.5 2.5 .385 5.0 4.5 .900
Jarron Cumberland — — 2 2 30.0 15.5 3.5 5.0 2.0 0.5 0.5 12.0 5.0 .417 5.0 1.5 .300 3.5 2.0 .571
Melvin Frazier Jr. — — 2 2 34.0 14.5 7.5 2.5 0.5 0.0 3.5 9.5 5.0 .526 5.5 3.0 .545 1.0 1.0 1.000
Terquavion Smith — — 2 0 24.0 8.0 3.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 2.0 9.5 3.0 .316 6.0 1.0 .167 1.0 1.0 1.000
Patrick McCaw — — 2 0 23.5 5.5 2.5 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 6.5 2.5 .385 2.5 0.5 .200 0.0 0.0 —
Aminu Mohammed — — 2 0 16.0 5.0 4.0 0.0 0.0 1.5 1.0 4.0 2.5 .625 0.0 0.0 — 0.5 0.0 .000
Jared Brownridge — — 2 2 24.5 4.5 2.5 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 4.0 1.5 .375 4.0 1.5 .375 0.0 0.0 —
Chris Clarke — — 2 0 10.5 2.5 2.0 2.0 0.5 0.0 1.0 1.0 0.5 .500 1.0 0.5 .500 0.5 0.5 1.000
Rob Edwards — — 1 0 1.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 — 0.0 0.0 — 2.0 0.0 .000
Quinton Rose — — 1 0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 — 0.0 0.0 — 0.0 0.0 —

Tip-Off Tournament Totals

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Ricky Council IV — — 16 16 571 388 85 27 21 12 21 280 134 .479 104 41 .394 61 46 .754
Ja’Vonte Smart — — 16 16 553 335 63 87 15 7 37 248 116 .468 132 56 .424 32 31 .969
Terquavion Smith — — 14 0 422 293 47 37 13 3 25 258 101 .391 136 45 .331 27 26 .963
David Duke Jr. — — 11 8 346 239 64 41 11 4 38 176 75 .426 54 20 .370 47 39 .830
Darius Bazley — — 5 5 188 121 58 13 9 17 11 92 42 .457 38 11 .289 24 14 .583
Melvin Frazier Jr. — — 14 14 404 118 103 31 20 1 29 95 44 .463 37 13 .351 13 10 .769
Chris Clarke — — 16 12 361 102 116 49 12 8 15 90 40 .444 18 5 .278 11 10 .909
Jared Brownridge — — 16 3 239 98 19 26 6 2 7 73 33 .452 63 29 .460 5 3 .600
Aminu Mohammed — — 11 3 117 45 32 6 11 3 2 39 20 .513 0 0 — 10 4 .400
Jarron Cumberland — — 10 1 188 36 33 19 6 5 9 25 10 .400 7 0 .000 13 9 .692
Patrick McCaw — — 13 0 248 33 28 25 12 4 9 32 13 .406 11 3 .273 5 2 .400
Derek Culver — — 9 0 95 25 26 1 1 5 8 16 9 .563 0 0 — 11 5 .455
Jaden Springer — — 1 1 23 19 4 2 3 0 1 14 7 .500 5 3 .600 2 1 .500
Marcus Bagley — — 4 0 38 8 10 1 0 0 2 12 3 .250 4 0 .000 2 1 .500
Jeff Dowtin — — 1 0 17 2 1 2 0 0 0 6 1 .167 2 0 .000 0 0 —

Regular Season Totals

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Terquavion Smith — — 22 3 684 509 60 84 37 4 36 430 181 .421 232 86 .371 49 36 .735
Darius Bazley — — 22 21 741 451 209 80 31 48 62 342 165 .482 96 30 .313 85 55 .647
Jeff Dowtin — — 20 18 649 381 56 105 23 5 28 275 135 .491 111 43 .387 53 48 .906
Melvin Frazier Jr. — — 31 24 907 335 225 56 51 17 51 277 138 .498 105 33 .314 33 18 .545
Jared Brownridge — — 34 27 843 323 59 56 14 2 15 276 110 .399 231 94 .407 10 7 .700
Kenneth Lofton Jr. — — 11 11 328 290 100 44 10 18 38 187 103 .551 39 12 .308 66 50 .758
Aminu Mohammed — — 29 6 676 290 168 59 37 21 36 221 114 .516 15 5 .333 48 32 .667
Jarron Cumberland — — 25 23 659 277 112 92 46 9 32 200 78 .390 70 17 .243 85 64 .753
Patrick McCaw — — 31 7 878 267 107 87 38 7 27 203 103 .507 113 43 .381 14 11 .786
Ricky Council IV — — 11 11 352 254 57 24 7 7 22 182 86 .473 60 21 .350 50 40 .800
Chris Clarke — — 30 7 560 144 158 85 27 10 51 149 53 .356 46 12 .261 23 14 .609
Marcus Bagley — — 16 2 358 134 85 11 11 6 14 125 46 .368 66 20 .303 20 11 .550
Ja’Vonte Smart — — 6 6 205 111 15 28 4 2 13 84 42 .500 42 14 .333 11 9 .818
Rob Edwards — — 9 2 194 94 19 12 8 3 16 72 31 .431 42 15 .357 10 8 .800
Quinton Rose — — 8 0 110 41 19 11 5 3 5 39 15 .385 22 8 .364 3 3 1.000
Kai Jones — — 2 2 48 22 15 7 5 2 1 15 9 .600 1 0 .000 5 3 .600
Daniel Giddens — — 1 0 4 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1.000 1 1 1.000 0 0 —
Mike Watkins — — 2 0 11 2 1 0 0 0 1 2 1 .500 0 0 — 0 0 —

Playoff Totals

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Jeff Dowtin — — 2 2 81 65 12 16 4 2 4 38 22 .579 15 7 .467 7 7 1.000
Ricky Council IV — — 2 2 72 59 14 6 5 4 1 45 21 .467 13 5 .385 10 9 .900
Jarron Cumberland — — 2 2 60 31 7 10 4 1 1 24 10 .417 10 3 .300 7 4 .571
Melvin Frazier Jr. — — 2 2 68 29 15 5 1 0 7 19 10 .526 11 6 .545 2 2 1.000
Terquavion Smith — — 2 0 48 16 7 1 1 1 4 19 6 .316 12 2 .167 2 2 1.000
Patrick McCaw — — 2 0 47 11 5 2 2 2 0 13 5 .385 5 1 .200 0 0 —
Aminu Mohammed — — 2 0 32 10 8 0 0 3 2 8 5 .625 0 0 — 1 0 .000
Jared Brownridge — — 2 2 49 9 5 2 0 0 1 8 3 .375 8 3 .375 0 0 —
Chris Clarke — — 2 0 21 5 4 4 1 0 2 2 1 .500 2 1 .500 1 1 1.000
Rob Edwards — — 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 — 2 0 .000
Quinton Rose — — 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 — 0 0 —

Tip-Off Tournament

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Darius Bazley Two-Way Frontcourt Engine (1.1) 37.6 High 24.2 11.6 2.6 5.2 115.10 A versatile frontcourt hub who combined downhill scoring with high-level rim protection and defensive playmaking. His ability to rebound outside his area and generate blocks and steals made him unusually influential on both ends; the season also included a 36-point, 9-rebound, 4-steal, 3-block performance during Delaware’s push at the top of the East. Sporting News NBA G League All-Showcase Team (2024); NBA G League Second Team (2024); NBA G League All-Defensive Team (2024); NBA G League Next Up Game (2024)
Ricky Council IV Primary Wing Creator (1.1) 35.7 High 24.3 5.3 1.7 2.1 88.18 A powerful downhill wing whose value came from putting pressure on the rim, crashing the glass and stretching defenses with enough three-point range to prevent opponents from loading up. His G League stint became a proving ground for a scoring profile that translated into an NBA rotation opportunity later in the season. Crossing Broad —
David Duke Jr. Lead Two-Way Creator (1.1) 31.5 High 21.7 5.8 3.7 1.4 86.06 Duke functioned as a sizeable primary creator, using his 6-foot-5 frame to blend scoring, rebounding and secondary playmaking rather than operating as a pure scorer. The 11-game Delaware sample was enough to earn an NBA call-up, reflecting how much offensive responsibility he could shoulder in the G League. NBA G League —
Ja’Vonte Smart Franchise Floor General (1.1) 34.6 High 20.9 3.9 5.4 1.3 83.16 Smart’s clearest value was orchestration: he could initiate offense, create advantages off the dribble and keep the ball moving while still supplying scoring punch. His Delaware stint ended when he moved to Europe, so the sample captures a lead-guard role rather than a long uninterrupted season. RealGM —
Terquavion Smith High-Volume Shot Creator (1.1) 30.1 High 20.9 3.4 2.6 1.1 73.92 Smith operated as Delaware’s high-difficulty perimeter scorer, comfortable pulling up from deep and attacking possessions where the offense needed a difficult shot. That aggressive creation carried into his recognition as one of the G League’s top rookies, while his six-threes, 28-point outing against Maine showed the ceiling of the role. Sports Illustrated NBA G League All-Rookie Team (2024)
Jaden Springer Defensive Shot-Creating Guard (1.1) 23.0 High 19.0 4.0 2.0 3.0 73.92 In this tiny sample, Springer looked like a pressure guard whose value came from attacking the basket while generating disruptive defensive possessions. The sample is too small for broad conclusions, but his prior Delaware role was built around aggressive scoring and point-of-attack defense, including a G League Finals MVP performance the previous season. CBS Sports —
Melvin Frazier Jr. Starting Two-Way Wing (1.05) 28.9 Medium 8.4 7.4 2.2 1.5 45.05 Frazier was primarily a defensive-minded wing and rebounder who supplied connective offense without demanding possessions. His length and activity gave Delaware another switchable defender, while a 21-point, 10-rebound performance against Maine showed that he could become an offensive factor when the matchup opened up. OurSports Central —
Chris Clarke Rebounding Connector (1.05) 22.6 Low 6.4 7.3 3.1 1.3 38.01 Clarke’s role was built around doing the connective work: rebounding, moving the ball and defending multiple positions rather than hunting shots. His forward play helped Delaware maintain lineup balance around higher-usage guards, and the open-tryout route into the roster made his rotation role particularly valuable. Texas Tech —
Jarron Cumberland Defensive Glue Guard (1.0) 18.8 Low 3.6 3.3 1.9 1.1 19.80 Cumberland’s impact came more from toughness and defensive activity than volume scoring. In a shorthanded February win, he was trusted to make the decisive play, driving for the game-winning basket while also producing a disruptive defensive performance. WITN Channel 22 —
Jared Brownridge Veteran Movement Shooter (1.0) 14.9 Low 6.1 1.2 1.6 0.5 18.80 Brownridge supplied veteran spacing and movement shooting, giving Delaware a reliable perimeter outlet around its younger creators. His long G League tenure made him a stabilizing presence on a roster with considerable turnover, while his 24-point, seven-three performance against Motor City showed the scoring burst still available from that specialist role. The Philadelphia Inquirer —
Aminu Mohammed Energy Reserve Wing (1.0) 10.6 Low 4.1 2.9 0.5 1.3 17.60 Mohammed’s minutes were geared toward energy, physical rebounding and defensive activity rather than shot creation. He could inject athleticism into second-unit possessions, with his limited offensive workload keeping the role clearly complementary. —
Patrick McCaw Veteran Defensive Utility Wing (1.0) 19.1 Low 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.2 15.60 McCaw brought veteran defensive instincts and lineup flexibility to a developmental roster. His value was less about scoring than covering multiple perimeter assignments, moving the ball and providing a calm presence in a league where rotations can change quickly. —
Derek Culver Interior Depth Piece (1.0) 10.6 Low 2.8 2.9 0.1 0.7 13.00 Culver was used primarily as interior depth, giving Delaware a physical body around the rim and a source of second-chance opportunities. With limited minutes and no starts, the sample supports a reserve-center evaluation rather than a larger offensive role. —
Jeff Dowtin Emergency Lead Guard (1.0) 17.0 Low 2.0 1.0 2.0 0.0 10.00 This one-game sample is unusually small, but Dowtin’s established G League profile was that of a steady lead guard capable of organizing an offense and creating for teammates. His later Blue Coats run demonstrated that the organization viewed him as a genuine primary ball-handler when available. Forbes —
Marcus Bagley Offensive Spark Reserve (1.0) 9.5 Low 2.0 2.5 0.3 0.0 9.60 Bagley’s role was limited, but he could provide an offensive jolt when given an extended stretch. In one notable comeback win he supplied 16 points off the bench, illustrating the scoring punch available even from a low-minute reserve role. Delaware LIVE News —

Regular Season

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Kenneth Lofton Jr. Interior Offensive Hub (1.1) 29.8 High (1.2) 26.4 9.1 4.0 2.5 110.88 A bruising interior creator who could score through contact while also seeing the floor well enough to punish double teams. His passing was a genuine part of the appeal, although improving his defensive mobility and three-point shot remained important to his NBA projection. Hoops Rumors — Kenneth Lofton Jr. Joins Shanghai Sharks All-NBA G League First Team (2024); G League All-Showcase Team (2024); G League Next Up Game (2024)
Darius Bazley Two-Way Frontcourt Engine (1.1) 33.7 High (1.2) 20.5 9.5 3.6 3.6 98.21 Bazley operated as a rangy defensive playmaker who could switch, protect the rim and still initiate offense from the frontcourt. His 36-point, nine-rebound, four-steal, three-block performance against Austin captured the all-around ceiling of the role. WITN — Bluecoats Stage Remarkable Comeback NBA G League All-Defensive Team (2024); All-NBA G League Second Team (2024); NBA G League Next Up Game (2024)
Ricky Council IV Primary Wing Creator (1.1) 32.0 High (1.2) 23.1 5.2 2.2 1.2 83.69 Council was the aggressive downhill wing Delaware could hand the ball to when a possession needed force. His development from an athletic prospect into a more complete scorer helped earn a standard NBA contract, with his G League run featuring repeated 30-point performances and reliable perimeter shooting. The Philadelphia Inquirer — Ricky Council IV makes the most of his time with the Sixers —
Terquavion Smith High-Volume Perimeter Creator (1.1) 31.1 High (1.2) 23.1 2.7 3.8 1.9 83.16 Smith played with the freedom of a primary shot-maker, willingly taking difficult threes and creating late-clock offense while also showing more playmaking than his scoring-first reputation suggests. A seven-assist outing against Motor City illustrated that he could bend a defense without simply hunting his own shot. NBA G League — East-Leading Blue Coats Keep Rolling NBA G League All-Rookie Team (2024)
Jeff Dowtin Lead Pick-and-Roll Organizer (1.1) 32.5 High (1.2) 19.1 2.8 5.3 1.5 75.77 Dowtin was Delaware’s stabilizing ball-handler, combining downhill aggression with a low-mistake approach and enough shooting to keep the floor open. His 41-point playoff performance against Maine, alongside eight assists and seven rebounds, showed how much offensive responsibility he could absorb when the stakes rose. Forbes — Sixers Working The Roster Margins With Ricky Council IV, Jeff Dowtin Jr. —
Ja’Vonte Smart Lead Guard Initiator (1.1) 34.2 High (1.2) 18.5 2.5 4.7 1.0 70.49 Smart’s value centered on initiating offense and keeping Delaware’s attack organized, with enough pull-up shooting to prevent defenses from ignoring him. His brief six-game sample is unusually concentrated, so the profile is best read as a snapshot of a lead-guard assignment rather than a full-season role. ShamSports — Javonte Smart —
Kai Jones Rim-Running Frontcourt Weapon (1.05) 24.0 Medium (1.1) 11.0 7.5 3.5 3.5 58.91 Jones provided explosive interior athleticism in a very small sample, with his value coming from rim pressure, rebounding and weak-side defensive activity rather than perimeter creation. Because the stint lasted only two games, the numbers point to what he supplied immediately rather than a sustainable long-term role. Limited independent season coverage was available. The Philadelphia Inquirer — Sixers vs. Jazz injury updates —
Melvin Frazier Jr. Starting Defensive Wing (1.05) 29.3 Medium (1.1) 10.8 7.3 1.8 2.1 50.82 Frazier was a physical two-way wing whose biggest value came from defending, rebounding and filling gaps around higher-usage scorers. His 21-point, 10-rebound showing against Maine illustrated the extra offensive value he could provide without changing the basic defensive-first identity of his role. Limited independent season coverage was available. —
Jarron Cumberland Versatile Two-Way Connector (1.05) 26.4 Medium (1.1) 11.1 4.5 3.7 2.2 49.67 Cumberland’s unusual versatility let Delaware use him as a connector, secondary handler and physical defender. His eight-steal game against Motor City showed how disruptive he could become when the Blue Coats were able to turn his activity into transition opportunities. NBA G League — East-Leading Blue Coats Keep Rolling —
Aminu Mohammed Athletic Slashing Wing (1.05) 23.3 Medium (1.1) 10.0 5.8 2.0 1.0 43.43 Mohammed supplied athleticism and physicality from the wing, attacking gaps rather than functioning as a perimeter-volume scorer. His rebounding and defensive activity allowed him to contribute without needing many designed possessions. Limited independent contemporary coverage was available. —
Patrick McCaw Veteran Defensive Organizer (1.05) 28.3 Medium (1.1) 8.6 3.5 2.8 1.4 37.65 McCaw’s veteran value showed up in defensive positioning, ball movement and lineup flexibility more than scoring volume. His ability to generate two steals in the opening quarter against Westchester helped establish the defensive tone in one of Delaware’s early-season wins. Limited independent season coverage was available. Delaware Blue Coats — Coats Knock out Knicks —
Rob Edwards Movement Shooting Guard (1.0) 21.6 Medium (1.1) 10.4 2.1 1.3 1.2 33.00 Edwards functioned as a perimeter scoring option whose value depended heavily on shot-making and spacing. His short Delaware stint ended with an opportunity overseas in Australia, where Cairns targeted him after his G League run. Cairns Taipans — Taipans secure second NBL25 import —
Marcus Bagley Scoring Forward Reserve (1.0) 22.4 Low (1.0) 8.4 5.3 0.7 1.1 31.00 Bagley was a low-volume forward who could provide a useful scoring burst when injuries or roster movement opened extra minutes. His 16-point contribution during Delaware’s comeback win against Austin showed the bench scoring punch he could provide in short stretches. WITN — Bluecoats Stage Remarkable Comeback —
Jared Brownridge Veteran Floor-Spacing Specialist (1.05) 24.8 Medium (1.1) 9.5 1.7 1.6 0.5 30.72 Brownridge served as a veteran shooting specialist who stretched defenses and gave Delaware a steady perimeter release valve. His seventh consecutive season with the Blue Coats made him one of the roster’s rare continuity pieces in a league defined by constant player movement. The Philadelphia Inquirer — Jared Brownridge keeps fighting for his NBA dream —
Chris Clarke Rebounding Forward Connector (1.0) 18.7 Low (1.0) 4.8 5.3 2.8 1.2 28.20 Clarke played the connective-forward role, doing the dirty work on the glass while facilitating and defending without demanding touches. The open-tryout route into Delaware also reflected the developmental nature of his opportunity. Limited independent contemporary coverage was available. —
Quinton Rose Perimeter Scoring Reserve (1.0) 13.8 Low (1.0) 5.1 2.4 1.4 1.0 19.80 Rose provided a reserve scoring option after joining Delaware from the player pool in March. With only eight appearances, the sample is too small for a broader evaluation, but his three-point shooting gave the second unit a potential spacing outlet. Limited independent season coverage was available. —
Daniel Giddens Emergency Frontcourt Reserve (1.0) 4.0 Low (1.0) 3.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 8.00 Giddens had only a one-game appearance, so the evidence supports nothing more ambitious than an emergency frontcourt role. His brief stint came after Delaware claimed him from the player pool in March. Limited independent season coverage was available. —
Mike Watkins Physical Depth Center (1.0) 5.5 Low (1.0) 1.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 3.00 Watkins was a deep frontcourt option whose opportunities were extremely limited. Delaware acquired him through a March waiver claim, leaving too little game exposure to make a stronger role judgment. Limited independent season coverage was available. —

Playoffs

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Jeff Dowtin Franchise Floor General (1.1) 40.5 High (1.2) 32.5 6.0 8.0 3.0 135.96 As Delaware’s primary initiator, Dowtin controlled the playoff offense with a blend of downhill scoring, pull-up shooting and table-setting. His 8.0 assists came without sacrificing scoring pressure, while the 3.0 combined steals and blocks reflected active defense. His postseason workload built on a regular-season role in which he led the Blue Coats in assists and repeatedly functioned as their offensive organizer. Philadelphia 76ers Sign Jeff Dowtin Jr. To Standard NBA Contract —
Ricky Council IV Primary Wing Creator (1.1) 36.0 High (1.2) 29.5 7.0 3.0 4.5 116.16 Council attacked as a powerful scoring wing, using his size and athleticism to pressure the rim while still taking a healthy volume of threes. The postseason sample shows him carrying a major offensive burden alongside Dowtin, with strong rebounding and disruptive defensive activity keeping his impact from being purely scoring-based. His larger G League role helped translate into an NBA opportunity that spring. Sixers’ Ricky Council IV has earned a role with the Sixers this year and beyond NBA G League All-Rookie Team (2024)
Jarron Cumberland Secondary Offensive Creator (1.05) 30.0 Medium (1.1) 15.5 3.5 5.0 2.5 64.68 Cumberland operated as Delaware’s connective creator behind the two primary scorers, comfortable initiating possessions, making reads and attacking gaps rather than simply spotting up. His value was particularly apparent in his passing and defensive activity, giving the Coats another ballhandler when their main creators drew attention. He also had a reputation for taking on difficult possessions, fitting the rugged, multipurpose role he had developed in the G League. Bluecoats Stage Remarkable Comeback in Regulation, Overcoming Spurs in Overtime —
Melvin Frazier Jr. Starting Two-Way Wing (1.05) 34.0 Medium (1.1) 14.5 7.5 2.5 0.5 57.75 Frazier supplied the physical wing minutes that balanced Delaware’s guard-heavy attack, combining perimeter shooting with strong defensive rebounding and enough secondary creation to keep possessions moving. His playoff workload reflected a trusted starting role rather than a specialist assignment, and his ability to guard across positions gave the lineup some needed versatility. Melvin Frazier Jr. —
Terquavion Smith Sixth Man Shot Creator (1.0) 24.0 Medium (1.1) 8.0 3.5 0.5 1.0 28.60 Smith remained a high-variance perimeter scorer whose value came from shot-making gravity and willingness to attack quickly off the bench. The playoff sample was inefficient, but the role itself was established earlier in the season, when his high-volume three-point shooting made him one of Delaware’s most dangerous offensive reserves. He finished the season with leaguewide rookie recognition. Philadelphia 76ers Rookie Lands Major G League Accolade NBA G League All-Rookie Team (2024)
Patrick McCaw Defensive Utility Wing (1.0) 23.5 Low (1.0) 5.5 2.5 1.0 2.0 22.00 McCaw’s postseason value was rooted more in lineup stability and defensive instincts than offensive volume. He could occupy wing minutes without demanding touches, while his length and experience helped Delaware maintain pressure away from the ball. That low-usage utility role was consistent with his broader season function as a veteran presence who could slide between perimeter assignments. —
Aminu Mohammed Energy Reserve (1.0) 16.0 Low (1.0) 5.0 4.0 0.0 1.5 18.00 Mohammed brought an energetic, physical dimension in limited playoff minutes, particularly through offensive rebounding and activity around the rim. His efficiency allowed Delaware to get useful possessions without designing the offense around him, making him a straightforward change-of-pace option when the starters needed fresh legs. —
Jared Brownridge Movement Shooting Specialist (1.0) 24.5 Low (1.0) 4.5 2.5 1.0 0.0 16.00 Brownridge’s job was to stretch the floor and punish defenses that collapsed toward Delaware’s primary creators. He had spent years establishing himself as a dependable veteran shooter in the G League, and that experience showed in a playoff role built around spacing rather than ball dominance. Blue Coats’ Jared Brownridge keeps fighting for his NBA dream after almost a decade —
Chris Clarke Frontcourt Connector (1.0) 10.5 Low (1.0) 2.5 2.0 2.0 0.5 14.00 Clarke provided short, connective stretches as a forward who could rebound, pass and keep the ball moving without needing plays called for him. His limited playoff minutes make the sample small, but the combination of rebounding and passing points to a useful complementary role rather than a scoring assignment. Chris Clarke —
Rob Edwards Emergency Backcourt Reserve (1.0) 1.0 Low (1.0) 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 2.00 Edwards saw only a one-minute postseason appearance, so there is little basis for a broader role judgment. His documented contribution was essentially emergency depth in the backcourt. —
Quinton Rose End-of-Rotation Guard (1.0) 1.0 Low (1.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 Rose’s playoff sample consisted of a single minute, leaving no meaningful evidence of a sustained postseason role beyond end-of-rotation depth. —