2016-17 Men's Basketball Roster
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Jersey Number 21
Dontay Bassett
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 6-9
- Weight:
- 222
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Oakland, Calif.
- High School:
- Oldsmar Christian (Fla.)
Bio
Overview
2018-19, Sophomore Season
2017-18, Freshman Season
2016-17, Redshirt Season
Prep
Personal
- 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.
- 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.
Tommy Haugh Media Availability 9-22-25
Monday, September 22
Alex Condon Media Availability 9-22-25
Monday, September 22
Todd Golden Media Availability 9-22-25
Monday, September 22
Xaivian Lee Press Conference 6-17-25
Tuesday, June 17
