Devon Dotson, a former University of Kansas basketball player, has signed a one‑year contract with Besiktas GAIN Istanbul for the 2026‑27 season, marking his return to European competition after a stint in the NBA.
During the previous Turkish Super League campaign, Dotson posted averages of 10.7 points, 4.6 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game while shooting 47.3 percent from the field and 38.6 percent from three‑point range, converting 32 of 83 attempts.
EuroCup MVP Honors
His performances earned him the 2025‑26 EuroCup semifinals MVP award, where he averaged 16.0 points, 5.0 assists and 4.5 rebounds over a two‑game sweep that helped Besiktas advance.
Although the club fell short in the Turkish League playoff finals, Dotson’s contributions were pivotal in keeping the team competitive throughout the season.
The guard’s professional journey began with a two‑way contract with the Chicago Bulls after he went undrafted in 2020, leading to appearances with both the Bulls and the Washington Wizards over three NBA seasons.
In the NBA, Dotson appeared in 28 games, with a career‑high 11 points scored during the 2020‑21 campaign, while his most prolific outing came in the G League when he tallied 34 points in February 2022.
College basketball fans will remember his sophomore season at Kansas, where he averaged 18.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game, establishing himself as a dynamic scoring threat.
Now, as he prepares for the 2026‑27 season in Istanbul, Dotson hopes to build on his recent EuroCup success and help Besiktas GAIN Istanbul contend for the league title.