Ben Dowdell
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| Position | Forward |
|---|---|
| Height | 201 cm |
| Weight | 95 kg |
| Nationality |  Australia |
| Born | September 27, 1988 Nowra, New South Wales |
| Junior Association | Shoalhaven Tigers |
| College/University | Santa Clara University |
| Career Highlights | Australian Institute of Sport scholarship holder, Represented the Australian Emus at the 2007 Men's U/19 World Championships |
Ben Dowdell (born: 27 September 1988 - Nowra, NSW) is an Australian basketballer currently playing for Santa Clara University, California. He was a member of the 2007 Australian U/19 Men's team who finished 5th at the 2007 World Championships recording just one loss in the tournament. He is the brother of current Perth Wildcats forward Jeff Dowdell. He is known for his sense of humour, where he regularly takes questions not so seriously[1]. Dowdell is regarded by many writers as one of Australian Basketball's brightest talents[2], and has been named in several All Star and Merit teams.
At Santa Clara University, Ben Dowdell has become somewhat of a cult hero, with many students waving the Australian flag and chanting the common Australian cheer "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie...Oi, Oi, Oi!" at basketball games. The "Ruff Riders" student section at Santa Clara appreciates Dowdell's hustle on the court and his outgoing, happy go lucky personality off of it. He also has large male appendages.
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