Mark Dawson

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Position - PF / Post
Height - 6'10" / Weight - 230 lbs.
Birth Date - 03.25.83
Nationality - USA

Mark is an athletic power forward/post who makes a high prcentage of his shots and is a strong rebounder. On offense he is very versitile - can play low post, high post, facing the basket, back to the basket and play on the perimeter. Mark can create his own shots, drive and get to the basket as well as get to the free throw line by drawing fouls. His is working to also be a reliable 3 point threat. Defensively he can defend strong, stationary post players as well as athletic, quick perimeter players. He is an excellent rebounder and good shot blocker. He has the skill level, athleticism and tools to play at the highest levels of competition, including at the NBA level.

Professional Career

  • 2010: Giants Noerdlingen (Pro-A Germany) 12.7 points per game, 9.3 rebounds per game, 18 minutes per game. Included a 27 point, 18 rebound game where Mark was 13-13 from the field in 33 minutes played.
  • 2009: Drew Summer League (Los Angeles-USA)
  • 2009: Santa Barbara Breakers (WCBL-USA) Championship MVP, League Champions, 18 points, 10 rebounds per game
  • 2009: Maywood Buzz USA-ABA Playoffs and Championship Game 12 points per game and 7 rebounds per game
  • 2008-2009: In Dec.'08 signed at Basket Levice (Slovakia-Extraliga)20 points, 10 rebounds (#1 - in Extraliga), 2.7 blocks per game when playing over 18 minutes per game
  • in Jan.'08 moved to Hopsi Polzela (SLO-1A): 13 games: 13.1ppg, Reb-1(9.7rpg), Blocks-1(1.8bpg), 2FGP: 53.6%, FT: 48.9%
  • 2007 July: Summer Pro-Am League in Long Beach (Elleby Sports & Associates)

    • College Career

  • 2006-2007: Long Beach St. (NCAA): 29 games: 5.8ppg, 4.4rpg, 0.2apg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 55.2%, FT: 51.4%
  • 2005-2006: Long Beach St. (NCAA): 29 games: 5.0ppg, 4.8rpg, 0.4apg, 1.2bpg, 0.5spg, FTP: 47.1%, FGP: 59.1%
  • 2003-2004: Pasadena City College (JUCO): 27 games: 13.1ppg, 9.4rpg, 1.2apg, 2.0bpg, 0.7spg, FTP: 56.0%, FGP: 49.1%
  • 2002-2003: Pasadena City College (JUCO)

    • High School Career

  • Jersey City, NJ.

    • Awards/Achievements

  • 2009: Championship Game MVP WCBL-USA
  • 2009: Leading rebounder Slovakia Extraliga
  • 2009: Player of the Week and Player of the Month - Slovakia Extraliga
  • LB State school records - most blocked shots for 1 season and single game (7)
  • 2007: Big West All-Tournament Team
  • 2007: BWC Regular Season Champion
  • 2007: BWC Tournament Winner
  • 2007: Awarded most improved player
  • 2007: 6th all time in most rebounds and single game record (19)
  • 2006: Big West Tournament Finalist

    • Contact info@tanksmg.com for additional player stats.

    Players' data courtesy of Eurobasket.