Jack Dooley (born June 19, 1992) is an American professional basketball player. He has played in the NBA G League and for clubs in several European leagues. Dooley is noted for his collegiate career with the Northwestern Wildcats, where he earned All‑Big Ten honors.
Early life and education
Dooley was born in the United States in 1992. He attended high school in Ohio, where he was a highly recruited forward before committing to Northwestern University.
College career
Dooley played four seasons (2010–2014) of NCAA Division I basketball for Northwestern. During his senior year he averaged double‑digit scoring and was selected to the All‑Big Ten second team. He graduated from Northwestern with a degree in communications.
Professional career
- NBA G League (2014–2015): After going undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft, Dooley joined the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA Development League (now the G League).
- International play (2015 onward): He subsequently signed with professional clubs in Israel, Italy, Hungary, and France, competing in each country’s top domestic league. Specific team assignments have included Hapoel Jerusalem (Israel) and Pallacanestro Cantù (Italy), among others.
Throughout his professional tenure, Dooley has been utilized primarily as a forward, recognized for his rebounding and interior scoring.
Personal life
Dooley maintains ties to his hometown community and participates in youth basketball clinics during off‑season periods.
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