Hank Leigh McDowell (born November 13 1959, in Memphis, Tennessee) is a retired American professional Basketball player. He was a 6'9" (205 cm) 210 lb (95 kg) Forward (basketball) and he played collegiately at Memphis State University (now called the University of Memphis). He has played in the NBA from 1981 to 1987. He was originally selected as the tenth pick in the 5th round of the 1981 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. During his six-year NBA career he played with the Golden State Warriors, Portland Trail Blazers, San Diego Clippers, Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks.