We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball court, and today’s edition will take a closer look at Jordan Davis of East Surry.
We’ve seen Davis various times over the last few months, stating, “In many ways, Davis stood out as a glue-guy for this squad. He’s somewhat unassuming at first glance, but his natural feel and all-around production continually reaffirmed his value. Davis is comfortable finding opportunities in every possible context—regardless of situation or surrounding teammates. He’s a quality shooter and passer with rebounding prowess and flashes of defensive versatility. Davis naturally affects the action on both ends of the floor.” Which was recently followed by, “Similar to the entry above, we’ve seen Davis countless times with the NC Spartans but this was our first real viewing with East Surry. While he clearly carries more responsibility with this group, his identity and approach are largely the same. Davis is a smart, well-rounded wing prospect with a natural understanding of how to affect all facets of the game as a leader or glue-guy. He can reliably pass, handle, shoot, and create off the bounce, but also shows emphasis on making hustle plays and doing the little things. Davis leads by example, especially with this group, and was the Cardinals’ most productive piece in each showing. He is a college-level player.”
Last season, Davis was clearly a focal point for the Cardinals. He posted nightly averages of 17.2 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 3.8 APG, 3.1 SPG with 47/38/89 shooting splits (and led the team in points, assists, and steals). Davis is a very well-rounded wing prospect with the necessary blend of IQ, toughness, and unselfishness. He naturally does a little bit of everything, but is willing to adapt to whatever the team needs. Davis is a very team-oriented player who can produce within any role, regardless of surrounding teammates. Expect him to warrant attention from college coaches over the coming months.