In preparation for the 2013 NBA draft, Bowers moved to Bradenton, Florida to train at the IMG Academy, sharing a room with future NBA player and fellow Memphis native Adonis Thomas. He participated in pre-draft workouts with the Washington Wizards, but was not able to play in the Portsmouth Invitational due to a wrist injury. Bowers ultimately went undrafted. He later signed a Summer League contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. In six games, Bowers averaged 4.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game, but was waived before the start of the season.