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Antoine Davis was one of the top stories in college basketball throughout the 2022-23 season as the senior guard lit up box scores for the Detroit Mercy Titans.
Playing as a fifth-year senior, Davis has been an electrifying scorer throughout his career. The 6-foot-1 guard pursued history this year as he chased "Pistol" Pete Maravich's all-time collegiate scoring record. Davis ended just four points shy of breaking the legendary accomplishment.
Davis will now look to the next chapter of his basketball career. When it comes to production alone, he has the resume to back it up. Despite playing in the Horizon League, Davis was a bucket-getting machine.
But what will Antoine Davis' draft projection be for 2023? Let's take a look.
Antoine Davis' draft projection
Detroit's Antoine Davis played five years of collegiate basketball in the Horizon Conference. In all five of those seasons, Davis averaged north of 23.0 points per game.
His most recent season was his most impressive from a production standpoint. In 33 games, Davis averaged 28.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He shot 41.4% overall, including 41.2% from 3-point range, and an impressive 90.7% from the free-throw line.
Being an ultra-productive collegiate player is one thing. But it takes draw the interest of NBA organizations for the draft. Davis' age and lack of ideal size for a modern NBA point guard will have the odds stacked against him.
He's going to be 25 years by the time he's ready to play in his rookie year. As of now, Davis is projected to be a potential late second-round pick or undrafted free agent. Teams could still be intrigued to give Antoine a look, due to his ability to light up the scoring column.
Another factor going against him is his frame. Despite being listed at 6-foot-1, Davis also tips the scales at 165 pounds. That thin frame could draw some concerns to NBA scouts.
Davis could simply be a player who needs to prove himself at the G League level before he gets the serious attention of NBA organizations. If he can continue to bet on himself, there might be a chance he can carve out a spot on an NBA roster.
