
Larry Dumas brings efficient guard play and playmaking touch to Western Illinois
Larry Dumas is a Western Illinois guard whose game profile points to steady ball movement, efficient shot-making, and enough all-around production to help a lineup stay organized. In the 2007-08 season, ESPN lists him at 2.3 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game with a 45.9% field-goal rate, while Western Illinois noted an eight-point career high early in that season. His differentiator is a low-drama, team-first style: he can facilitate, defend, and make the simple winning play rather than force the action, which makes him a useful fit for a roster that values composure and role clarity.[4][3][7]