Education
University of Kansas.
University of Kansas.
Downs is a former small forward for the Kansas Jayhawks, later transferring and graduating from Gonzaga University. In his first pro year in Croatia playing for KK Zadar, Downs averaged 7.6 points per game (ppg) in the NLB League and 11.0 ppg in the Eurocup, while averaging over 50% field goal shooting. After moving to the Leuven Bears Downs averaged 12.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.
In the 2010-2011 season Downs played for Ford Burgos of the LEB Oro.
He finished in the All-LEB Oro team In July 2011, Downs agreed to terms with Assignia Manresa, and averaged 13.4 ppg and 4 rebounds per game.
On November 1, 2012, Downs signed with the Maine Red Claws of the National Basketball Association Doctorate-League. On February 4, 2013, Downs was named to the Futures All-Star roster for the 2013 National Basketball Association Doctorate-League All-Star Game.
He left the Red Claws in April 2013.
On July 11, 2013, Downs signed a one-year deal with Budivelnyk Kyiv. On November 26, 2013, he parted ways with them. On January 17, 2014, he was acquired by the Erie BayHawks.
On July 24, 2014, he signed a one-year deal with Avtodor Saratov of Russia.
On July 28, 2015, he signed with Juvecaserta Basket of Italy.
Downs was a member of the West Coast Conference (WCC) All-Tournament Team in 2007 and 2009. In 2009 he was also the WCC All-Tournament Most Valuable Player. After going undrafted in the 2009 National Basketball Association Draft, Downs participated in the 2009 Las Vegas National Basketball Association Summer League as a member of the Phoenix Suns. Downs participated in the 2010 Las Vegas National Basketball Association Summer League as a member of the Milwaukee Buckinghamshire.