Dominique Lee

Joel Davidson and staff announce the signing of University of Utah transfer, Dominique Lee, to the Casper College Thunderbird program on Monday.  Dominique will join a familiar face in Casper as his twin brother, Demetrius Lee, played his freshman year for Coach Davidson and will be returning for his sophomore season.  Last season at Utah, Dominique red-shirted and practiced with Utah, so he will technically be coming in as a freshman for the T-Birds next season. Before choosing the University of Utah, he was recruited by St. Mary’s, Michigan, South Florida, Nebraska, San Francisco, Portland, UC-Santa Barbara, Pacific, and Santa Clara.

The 6’5 210 pound wing is ultra-athletic and is considered to be one of the most athletic players not only at the junior college ranks, but also at the Division I level. With a tough and strong frame, Lee excels in transition while having the ability to finish above the rim. He has had the chance to really work on some aspects of his game this past season with the Utes, and is a considerably better player on the perimeter offensively than he was a year ago. 

As a senior, Lee averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds per game, and earned first-team All-Bay Shore Athletic League, and first-team All-Metro choice (Bay Area), and he was nominated for McDonalds All-America honors. Dominique’s junior year, he scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds per game, while being ranked among the top 10 upperclassmen in the state of California. He was named first-team All-Bay Shore Athletic League, and second-team All-Metro choice (Bay Area). His reputation as a fierce, physical player and his commitment to the defensive end of the floor will be a huge component for the T-bird’s success this coming season.

“I can’t tell you how excited we are to have Dominique join our program. We are especially happy for him and his twin brother, Demetrius, to have the chance to play together again at the collegiate level.” Davidson said about the signing of this explosive talent.  “To find someone of Dominique’s athleticism and talent at the JUCO level is very rare and we are extremely lucky to have found that.”

Joel Davidson has signed four players up to this point and really likes what the staff has been able to find through the recruiting process for what he hopes to be one of the most memorable seasons for T-Bird fans than they have had in quite sometime.  “Our staff has recruited the Lee twins from early on and did a quality job.”  Davidson said. “We expect Dominique to have a huge impact on our program this coming season.”