St. John's to have nearly full roster available for Tuesday's opener
Rick Pitino announced that senior star Jordan Dingle, All-Big East Preseason First Team selection Joel Soriano and impact transfer Cruz Davi...NOVEMBER 3, 2023
CRUZ DAVIS #5 - GUARD - HOFSTRA PRIDE
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Available again Davis (hand) is available Sunday against Pace, according to Zach Braziller of the New York Post.
Impact Davis, who was projected to be available again when the 2023-24 Red Storm began their regular season, is such sooner than previously expected. The college sophomore averaged 6.5 points and 1.4 rebounds across his 24 games (seven started) during Iona's 2022-23 season. Davis followed Rick Pitino when he became head coach for the Red Storm.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could return in season opener Davis (hand) could be available for the season opener against Stony Brook on Nov. 7, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.
Impact This is an encouraging update from head coach Rick Pitino, as Davis was originally slated to return around the Charleston Classic, which will be held on Nov. 16. Davis averaged 6.5 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 18.9 minutes per game over 24 appearances for Iona in 2022-23.
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could be back by Charleston Classic Davis (hand) could be available again during the 2023 Charleston Classic, according to Zach Braziller of the New York Post.
Impact The 2023 Charleston Classic is an eight-team tournament that will begin on Nov. 16, when St. John's and North Texas are scheduled to play each other. Davis will sit out two games, against Stony Brook (on Nov. 7) and Michigan (on Nov. 13).
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out for start of season Davis is out for the beginning of the Red Storm's 2023-24 season because of a broken hand, according to Zach Braziller of the New York Post.
Impact Davis will sit out when the Red Storm begin their 2023-24 season by hosting Stony Brook on Nov. 7. The earliest he can play is against Michigan on Nov. 13. But considering the Red Storm have not publicized a timetable on his return, Davis should be considered out indefinitely until an update is given.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Enters transfer portal Davis has entered the NCAA transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.
Impact Davis will explore opportunities with new programs this offseason after spending one season with Iona. The 6-foot-3 freshman appeared in 24 games this season (seven starts), averaging 6.5 points, 1.4 rebounds, one assist and 0.7 steals on 18.9 minutes per game.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Plays seven minutes in return Davis returns to action in limited fashion in Friday's loss to Connecticut.
Impact After missing the last 10 games due to an achilles injury, the freshman was able to suit up for the NCAA Tournament which ended up being his last game of the season after getting eliminated to Connecticut. Davis averaged 6.5 points in 18.9 minutes per game this season.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out indefinitely Davis is out indefinitely because of an Achilles injury, according to Iona's Twitter account.
Impact Iona's head coach Rick Pitino said Davis will be shut down until more information is known concerning his injured Achilles. The promising freshman averaged 6.7 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 23 games he played.
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
