Ryan Davis (basketball)
| Free Agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 20, 2000 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | James B. Conant (Hoffman Estates, Illinois) |
| College | Vermont (2018–2022) |
| NBA draft | 2022: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2022–present |
| Career history | |
| 2022 | Landstede Hammers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Ryan Davis (born January 20, 2000) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Landstede Hammers of the BNXT League. He played college basketball for the Vermont Catamounts and was named the America East Player of the Year in 2021 and 2022.
High school career
Davis attended James B. Conant High School in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. As a senior, he averaged 25 points and 11 rebounds per game.[1] Davis left as his school's all-time leading scorer with 1,536 points.[2] He committed to playing college basketball for Vermont.[3]
College career
Davis averaged 3.3 points in 10.2 minutes per game as a freshman at Vermont. He suffered from plantar fasciitis during the season. In the offseason, Davis improved his quickness by losing 25 lbs (11.3 kg).[4] As a sophomore, he averaged 9.5 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, earning America East Sixth Man of the Year honors. In his junior season, Davis moved into a leading role with the departures of Anthony Lamb and other key seniors.[5] On December 28, 2020, he scored 27 points, shooting 11-of-14 from the field, in an 81–80 loss to NJIT in double overtime.[6] On February 25, 2021, Davis was named the America East Player of the Year.[7] He averaged 18.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per game as a junior.[8] Davis was again named America East Player of the Year as a senior.[9]
Professional career
On July 8, 2022, Davis signed his first professional contract with Dutch club Landstede Hammers of the BNXT League.[10]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | Vermont | 24 | 2 | 10.2 | .388 | .214 | .923 | 1.8 | .3 | .0 | .3 | 3.3 |
| 2019–20 | Vermont | 31 | 3 | 20.0 | .530 | .302 | .830 | 4.4 | .5 | .4 | .5 | 9.5 |
| 2020–21 | Vermont | 13 | 13 | 27.2 | .586 | .415 | .810 | 6.3 | 1.1 | .5 | .6 | 18.5 |
| 2021–22 | Vermont | 30 | 30 | 26.4 | .593 | .441 | .771 | 5.6 | 1.3 | .2 | .8 | 17.3 |
| Career | 98 | 48 | 20.5 | .554 | .372 | .803 | 4.4 | .8 | .3 | .5 | 11.6 | |
References
- ^ Quagliano, Dick (March 1, 2018). "One very strong senior season from Conant's Davis". Daily Herald. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ "Ryan Davis". University of Vermont Athletics. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ Burgess, Scott (November 8, 2017). "Ryan Davis to Vermont". Prep Hoops. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ Abrami, Alex (February 4, 2020). "UVM men's basketball: Davis steps into role at crucial time for Catamounts". The Burlington Free Press. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ Abrami, Alex (January 15, 2021). "How Ryan Davis became the 'centerpiece' of the UVM men's basketball team". The Burlington Free Press. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ Martinez, Angelique (January 1, 2021). "UVM's Ryan Davis making an impact on the court". WVNY. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ "Ryan Davis Chosen #AEHoops Player of Year Highlight 2020-21 Award Winners" (Press release). America East Conference. February 25, 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- ^ Herman, Howard (July 9, 2021). "College Basketball: Lenox's Bailey Patella will return for a final year with Vermont Catamounts". The Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
- ^ "Davis' Repeat Player of Year Selection Highlights 2021-22 Men's #AEHoops Honors" (Press release). America East Conference. March 4, 2022. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ "Landstede Hammers contracteert Ryan Davis". Landstede Hammers (in Dutch). July 8, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2022.