He chose the path of simplicity, but the brevity of his announcement post was difficulty until the decision is reached.
after that 89-87 Sharpshooter Davis was eliminated in the Sweet 16 of last year’s NCAA Tournament by Alabama. 4 out of 20 times and 0-9 From behind the arc, the guard took time away from the basketball. He was staring at his thoughts and feelings about the game. Then he thought about his future. for month.
UNC fifth-year guard RJ Davis, 4, plays defense on Thursday, March 28, at Crypto.com Arena during the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 game against Alabama. UNC lost 89-87.
he dream About playing in the NBA. After a historic senior year, Davis submitted Name of feedback on his draft stock. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, he still had an extra year of eligibility to enter the university.
“If someone tells you it’s not stress, they’re lying to you because it is stress,” Davis says. said “My heart changes every day,” he said in a video blog posted to his YouTube channel on May 1.
he turned around to Head Coach Hubert Davisformer player Armando Bacot, Theo Pinson and Joel Berry II Even a former UNC coach. roy williams for advice. all of them said No one could make decisions for him. He had to choose what was best for him. But they will support him no matter what.
As it turns out, Davis said He had more he wanted to accomplish in North Carolina.
He is still aiming for win National Championship.
The all-time scoring record doesn’t belong to him. put pressure on he attacks himself, but 784 Points apart — which means he has to average. 24.5 Points per game in the regular season alone – by batting tyler hansbroughs 2,872 mark.
That doesn’t mean Davis isn’t looking to score as many points as possible. At the end of the day, he said, the score was his. forte. Davis said he would cry. tears of joy Even if you happen to set a record in the process.
Beyond victories and accolades, he wants to continue to inspire. children people participating in the match. This is what he wants from his teammates Remember Not only as a player, but as a leader. he wants to secure those relationships last.
“This was a very difficult decision because I wanted to follow my dreams and achieve them, but for me it’s a bigger purpose,” Davis said. said.
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RJ Davis was never a “loud and loud” type of personality. Hubert Davis said. In the past, he always guided As usual. Now in its final year, the graduating guard is want Take steps to be more vocal during practices and games.
At public practice in October, Davis It was He was the only player who could hear Hubert Davis’ exclamation echoing around the nearly empty Smith Center. The veteran guard yelled words of encouragement during fast-break drills, occasionally yelling “Live ball!” As a reminder to pick up the pace.
Hubert Davis granted He has the authority to call a timeout at any time during practice. When the team stagnates, it is the fifth graders who lead the team to reorganize it.
First-year forward James Brown vividly I remember In practice in September, they lacked energy and had sloppy turnovers. Davis pulled his team aside and told the group that a lack of energy was unacceptable. The Tar Heels didn’t have to have those discussions anymore.
And beyond actual leadership, Hubert Davis also called the graduate guard “ connector For the team.
“As a fifth-year senior, it might be really easy for me to say this. [forward Drake Powell], [guard Ian Jackson] and [forward James Brown]they’re freshmen, I’m going to go there,” the head coach said. said. “No, he’s with them. He’s taking them to breakfast. He’s taking them to lunch.”
It’s simple. He’s back because there’s more work to be done. Further proof is required. More records need to be broken. I would like to add another accolade to his resume. More was needed to cement the tradition he wanted.
“The way he carries himself, the way he carries himself in the classroom, the way he works out, the way he practices, everything is just a professional.” Senior guard Elijah Davis said. “The fact that he’s not in the NBA right now is not right. He’s the best player in college basketball. He’s proven that time and time again. This is just a year for him to prove that. ”
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