Last Updated on July 28, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Damyean Dotson was an athletic NBA wing whose three-point shooting, transition scoring, and perimeter versatility earned rotation opportunities with the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers during the late 2010s and early 2020s. A complementary 3-and-D swingman, Dotson fit alongside primary creators by spacing the floor, defending multiple positions, and providing energetic two-way depth.

Here is the detailed information about Damyean Dotson:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Damyean Da’Kethe Dotson
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born May 6, 1994
  • Hometown: Houston, Texas, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm)
  • Weight: 210 pounds (95 kg)
  • Wingspan: Approximately 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 14 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 21, 3, 8
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Jack Yates High School, Houston, Texas
  • College:
    • University of Oregon (2012–2014)
    • University of Houston (2015–2017)
  • NBA Draft: 2017, 2nd round, 44th overall pick by the New York Knicks
  • Teams Played For:
    • New York Knicks (2017–2020)
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (2020–2021)
    • International teams in Turkey and France (after NBA stint)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Information on his children is not widely available.
  • Siblings: Information on his siblings is not widely available.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Damyean Dotson’s player archetype was that of a two-way scoring wing, a strong-framed guard who could space the floor, rebound well for his position, and bring real competitive energy on the perimeter. Defensively, he fit best as a physical wing stopper and effort-based team defender, using his size and toughness to bother opposing guards and wings rather than serving as a pure steals specialist. Offensively, his role was built around spot-up shooting, straight-line drives, transition scoring, and complementary secondary offense, which matched both his 44.3 percent three-point shooting as a senior at Houston and the scoring-and-rebounding profile he consistently showed in college. At 6-foot-5 and about 209 to 210 pounds, Dotson had the sturdy build of an NBA wing, and his overall play style was that of a hard-playing, rebound-conscious, floor-spacing guard who could knock down jumpers, attack when lanes opened, and fill a useful 3-and-D-style support role without needing the ball all the time. (University of Houston Athletics)

Scouting Report

Damyean Dotson always looked most comfortable when the game was moving at pace rather than when he was asked to manufacture something from a standstill. The first thing you notice is how naturally he flows into scoring opportunities without monopolising the ball. He relocates well after drives, sprints into the corners in transition and has a knack for timing cuts when defenders lose sight of him, so a lot of his offence comes from reading the floor instead of dribbling through it. When he does attack a closeout, he’s decisive—one or two hard dribbles, straight to the rim or into a controlled pull-up, without overcomplicating the possession. The trade-off is that asking him to orchestrate pick-and-rolls repeatedly exposes the limits of his creation. He’ll make the obvious pass if the help commits, but he isn’t consistently manipulating weak-side defenders or opening passing windows with changes of pace. Defensively, I always appreciated his willingness to stay connected through off-ball actions. He chased shooters around staggered screens, fought over handoffs instead of conceding switches too easily and generally understood when to sink toward the nail to discourage drives before recovering back to his assignment. He had enough strength to compete against bigger wings for stretches, although quicker guards could force him into recovery mode if they gained a shoulder advantage early in the possession. That’s where his value settles for me: a complementary wing who keeps offensive possessions flowing, spaces the floor without standing still and gives coaches dependable defensive possessions without needing the scheme to revolve around him. Put him next to a primary creator who bends the defence and his cutting and spot-up shooting become far more dangerous than his box score might suggest. There are elements of Wesley Matthews in the straightforward, physical style, although without the same defensive ceiling, while his offensive rhythm and willingness to thrive away from the ball occasionally brings to mind Wayne Ellington when Ellington was asked to contribute more than simply run off screens.

Sources:

University of Houston Athletics — Damyean Dotson – Men’s Basketball
Sports-Reference — Damyean Dotson College Stats
University of Houston Athletics — Damyean Dotson Named The American Player of the Week
Sports-Reference — 2016-17 Houston Cougars Men’s Roster and Stats
Basketball-Reference — 2017-18 New York Knicks Roster and Stats