R.J. Davis is an American basketball player and he plays for the University of North Carolina's Tar Heels in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Joining the team in 2021, Davis impressed as a freshman and was recognized for his academic excellence with a spot on the All-ACC Academic Team.
During his senior season, on February 26, 2024, Davis had an outstanding performance in a crucial game versus Miami. He set a career record by scoring 42 points, making it the highest score ever achieved at the Dean Smith Center. This record broke the one previously held by Shammond Williams since 1998.
Davis's exceptional contributions were acknowledged with his selection to the 2024 First-Team All-ACC team. Furthermore, he was awarded with the title of ACC Player of the Year and was also named as a member of the first-team AP All-America team.
R. J. Davis Full Name
R.J. Davis' full name is Robert Davis Jr., he was born on October 21, 2001, in White Plains, New York, United States. He is the son of Robert and Venessa Davis. R.J. 's father, Robert Davis, is a former basketball player and has played during his high school and college years.
His father also holds the impressive record of scoring 2,118 points without the three-point shot. Robert set this record at Mercy College from 1982 to 1986, making his place in the school's history books. Additionally, Robert holds the career scoring record at Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., school.
R.J. Davis 5th year Eligibility
R.J. Davis on March 24, 2023, Davis announced that he was returning to Carolina for his senior season and completed his fourth year with the North Carolina team and played for the college basketball team for the fourth time. However, he still has a fifth year of eligibility remaining if he decides to return.
According to fayobserver.com, when he was asked about his plans, Davis replied, "I don't really know. I haven't even thought about it," he said. "I haven't even put into thought what that would look like, just because I've been living in the present moment. I don't really know what to say or how to answer that question right now."
Davis's decision to return for a fifth year or explore other opportunities is still uncertain as of March 2024.
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