Carson Dowling joined the Sailfish men's basketball program as an assistant prior to the 2024-25 season.
Dowling most recently served as a graduate assistant with the University of Florida's men's basketball program. In that capacity, he managed a staff of student managers, organized daily responsibilities, and produced more than 40 scouting reports per season to support the coaching staff. He also played a central role in coordinating team travel logistics and enhancing equipment room operations.
Prior to his graduate assistant position, Dowling served two seasons as a student manager at Florida, progressing from volunteer to scholarship roles. In-season, he dedicated over 60 hours per week assisting in practice preparation, hosting recruiting visits, and addressing daily team needs.
Off the court, Dowling gained experience with Gatorade as a Team Lead, engaging youth at summer sports camps, while also developing customer service skills through roles in fan operations with Gator Hospitality and at Hawkstone Country Club.
Dowling earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Management and a minor in Innovation from the University of Florida. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in Sports Event Management.
