Downey earned his way into the Top 50 of our updated rankings after standing out with Norcross Heat during July. The junior is a mobile, athletic big man with good length who is just beginning to scratch the surface of his potential. He changes ends of the floor with ease and has good hands and touch around the basket. Downey also brings intriguing defensive versatility, with the ability to alter shots in the paint while possessing the mobility to switch onto perimeter players and keep them in front of him.

Downey is a mobile, athletic forward who can score on the block, has touch in the paint and has good hands. He changes ends of the with ease and plays with a high motor. The rising junior showed his ability to step away from the paint and make an open jump shot on the perimeter for the Norcross Heat during July.

The sophomore forward brings good length and mobility to the frontcourt and continues to show encouraging development. He can knock down an open midrange jumper, is active on the glass, and competes with consistent energy. With his physical tools and improving skill set, Downey’s best basketball is clearly still ahead of him.