2019-20 Men's Basketball Roster

Tim Casey
Tim Casey
Tim Casey
Allison Curry
Tim Casey
Courtney Culbreath
MacKenzie Meyer
Tim Casey
Adler Garfield
Tim Casey

21 Dontay Bassett

  • Position Forward
  • Height 6-9
  • Weight 236
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Oakland, Calif.
  • Highschool Oldsmar Christian (Fla.)

Biography

Overview
  • Averaged 2.1 points and 1.9 rebounds in 77 career appearances.
  • Consistent effort guy who has been a valuable part of the Gators’ frontcourt rotation.
  • Can play power forward or center, with the ability to score in the post or face up and handle the ball.
  • Sat out the 2016-17 season while recovering from a stress fracture in his foot.
  • Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and Scout.
  • Graduated in Summer 2020 with a degree in African American Studies.
2019-20, Junior Season
  • Averaged 1.2 points and 1.7 rebounds in 17 appearances, missing four weeks in January and February with a lower leg injury.
  • Drew six charges, second-most on the team, including two in 10 minutes of action in the win at South Carolina.
  • Had his best outing of the season vs. Marshall, totaling six points and seven rebounds
 
2018-19, Sophomore Season
  • Averaged 2.7 points and 2.3 rebounds in 35 appearances with one start as he emerged as the Gators’ top reserve center behind Kevarrius Hayes.
  • Scored a career-high 14 points and grabbed four rebounds vs. Oklahoma in the Battle 4 Atlantis, shooting 6-for-8 from the floor and 2-for-3 from 3-point range.
  • Drew 14 charges, including three in the road win at Georgia.

2017-18, Freshman Season
  • Scored 12 points and grabbed five rebounds in his first career start to help the Gators take down 12th-ranked Auburn, earning a second start in the win at Alabama.
  • Provides post depth for the Gators, with the ability to play the 4 or the 5, though he played the 5 mainly due to Florida’s frontcourt being thin due to injuries.
  • Provided solid minutes as a dirty-work guy, who flashed his offensive capability in a few of his appearances.

2016-17, Redshirt Season
  • Took a redshirt after suffering a stress fracture in his foot early in the season.

Prep
  • Team captain who helped lead Oldsmar Christian to a runner-up finish in the Sunshine Independent Athletic Association state championship.
 
Personal
  • Parents are Donald Bassett and Angelica Bassett and siblings are Donald, Jalesha, Julius and Donzel.
  • Nicknames are Dontezzy, Dex and Tezzy.
  • Favorite NBA player is Kevin Durant.
  • Chose #21 because of Tim Duncan and it was his brother’s number in high school.
  • Came to Florida because of the great atmosphere.
  • Likes to cook in his spare time.
  • Also considered Oregon State, Arkansas, Nebraska and Colorado.

Statistics

Season:
2019-20

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

No statistics available for this season.

Career Statistics

There are no statistics available for this player.

Historical Player Information

  • 21

    2016-17Freshman

    Forward
    6'9" 222 lbs
    21
  • 21

    2017-18Freshman

    Forward
    6'9" 240 lbs
    21
  • 21

    2018-19Sophomore

    Forward
    6'9" 237 lbs
    21
  • 21

    2019-20Junior

    Forward
    6'9" 236 lbs
    21

Quick Links