RJ DAVIS NEWS

Scores 16 points in shocking exit Davis accumulated 16 points (4-20 FG, 0-9 3Pt, 8-9 FT), three rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals across 38 minutes during Thursday's 89-87 loss to Alabama.

Impact The ACC Player of the Year disappeared in a game the Tar Heels really needed him, as he was woeful from the field despite finishing with 16 points. He ended the season with strong numbers, though, as he averaged 21.8 points per game between the ACC Tournament and the NCAA Tournament. On the season, he posted averages of 21.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.2 steals per contest.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Ranking the top 16 players in the Sweet 16

With the Sweet 16 set to get underway on Thursday, FOX Sports' John Fanta ranks the top 16 players remaining in the Big Dance.

MARCH 27

RJ Davis goes for 20 as North Carolina beats Michigan State 85-69 RJ Davis scored 20 points to help North Carolina beat Michigan State 85-69 in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, pushing the Tar Heels to the...

MARCH 24 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

UNC's Armando Bacot, RJ Davis savor last NCAA Tournament run — they may be last of a kind Armando Bacot and RJ Davis have played 135 games together at UNC. At last, here comes their final NCAA Tournament run. They may well be the...

MARCH 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

RJ Davis helps top seed North Carolina roll past Wagner CHARLOTTE -- RJ Davis scored 22 points and Armando Bacot had a double-double in the first half as North Carolina began the NCAA Tournament b...

MARCH 21 • KANSASCITY.COM

Scores 22 points vs. Wagner Davis finished Thursday's 90-62 win over Wagner with 22 points (8-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 33 minutes.

Impact Davis was impressive for the Tar Heels, though at this rate, these performances shouldn't be surprising since the senior guard was named the ACC Player of the Year for a reason. Davis has now scored 20 or more points in three straight appearances, and he'll aim to extend that streak when the Tar Heels take on Michigan State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

The 68 faces of March Madness: Players, coaches who will define the NCAA Tournament

Who are the players and coaches that will define this year's NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament? From Zach Edey to Danny Spirnkle, John Fanta...

MARCH 19

Zach Edey, Dalton Knecht headline AP men's college basketball All-America teams

Purdue big man Zach Edey is an unanimous first-team All-American for The Associated Press for the second straight season.

MARCH 19

Hits 30-point in defeat Saturday Davis produced 30 points (10-26 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six rebounds, five assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Saturday's 84-76 loss to North Carolina State.

Impact Davis needed 26 shots to score 30 points, so this was far from his best offensive performance, but the ACC Player of the Year continues to ride a hot hand before the start of the ACC Tournament. Davis is averaging 21.2 points per game since the beginning of February and should play a prominent role on offense for UNC in the Tourney.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Davis, No. 4 North Carolina get past Pitt in ACC semis WASHINGTON -- RJ Davis scored 25 points to help No.4 North Carolina beat Pitt 72-65 in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament semifinals o...

MARCH 16 • SUNHERALD.COM

Goes for 18 points in win Davis registered 18 points (7-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Thursday's 92-67 victory over Florida State.

Impact Davis has been massive for the Tar Heels in recent weeks, and he seems to be playing better and better when the stakes are higher. The reigning ACC Player of the Year should play a prominent role for UNC in the ACC Tournament semifinals against Pittsburgh on Friday.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

UNC's RJ Davis and Hubert Davis honored as ACC's top player, coach

North Carolina’s RJ Davis, the Atlantic Coast Conference’s scoring leader at 21.1 points per game, has been named the league’s player of the year

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tar Heels get top AP honors for RJ Davis and coach Hubert Davis to headline all-ACC team

North Carolina guard RJ Davis is the unanimous choice as The Associated Press men’s basketball player of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference, while the Tar Heels’ Hubert Davi...

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Named ACC Player of the Year Davis was named the ACC Player of the Year on Monday, according to TheACC.com.

Impact Davis led the Tar Heels' turnaround between their 2022-23 and 2023-24 campaigns, improving from sitting out March Madness to being regular-season champions. Against fellow ACC teams during the 2023-24 Tar Heels' regular season, he averaged 21.1 points on 42.8/42.8/85.4 shooting splits across 20 games. Davis was the conference's only player to average more than 19 points, meaning he was soundly its best scorer. Now, his next task is to help the Tar Heels win their first ACC Championship since 2016.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

AP player of the week: North Carolina's RJ Davis sets Smith Center scoring record

North Carolina's RJ Davis is The Associated Press men's college basketball player of the week

MARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UCLA Coach Careful Not to Jinx UNC Star RJ Davis UCLA’s Mick Cronin suggested UNC basketball bucket-getter RJ Davis reminds him of a former big-time UConn national champ.

MARCH 1 • KANSASCITY.COM

Nine New RJ Davis Notes for Tar Heel History Books All in one night, RJ Davis sizzled to the tune of matching or eclipsing multiple UNC basketball legends’ memorable feats.

FEBRUARY 27 • SUNHERALD.COM

RJ Davis' 42-point night breaks Smith Center scoring mark set in 2006

Tyler Hansbrough's record snapped by UNC guard RJ Davis, who made seven of his 11 3-point attempts in win over Miami.

FEBRUARY 27

RJ Davis scores record-setting 42 points to lead No. 9 North Carolina over Miami 75-71 RJ Davis poured in four straight 3-pointers during a riveting second-half stretch on his way to a career-high 42 points, and No. 9 North Car...

FEBRUARY 27 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Scores 19 points in win Davis chipped in 19 points (7-17 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 86-79 loss to Syracuse.

Impact Davis has been on an absolute tear of late, scoring 15-plus points in 11 games in a row and establishing himself as part of UNC's deadly trio alongside Harrison Ingram and Armando Bacot. Davis is also shooting 42.9 percent from three-point range during that 11-game stretch.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

College basketball roundtable: 5 burning questions heading into a jam-packed weekend

Can Indiana pull off an upset against Purdue on Saturday? Who needs a win more this weekend: Kentucky or Gonzaga? FOX Sports' college hoops...

FEBRUARY 8

Shines with 22-point performance Davis finished Tuesday's 80-76 loss to Clemson with 22 points (7-22 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one block across 38 minutes.

Impact The Tar Heels suffered an upset loss against Clemson on Tuesday, but Davis delivered an impressive performance, particularly from a scoring perspective. He has now scored 20 or more points in four of his last five appearances, and he has also reached that tally six times since the beginning of January.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

2023-24 Wooden Award odds: Zach Edey pulling away from field

Purdue's Edey has put some distance between himself and the rest of the field for the Wooden Award. Check out the latest odds.

JANUARY 31

AP Player of the Week: RJ Davis helps No. 3 North Carolina increase win streak to 10 straight

RJ Davis of No. 3 North Carolina is The Associated Press national college basketball player of the week after helping the Tar Heels run their winning streak to 10 straight last wee...

JANUARY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

RJ Davis Bolsters UNC's ACC Player of the Week Advantage Nobody has more ACC Player of the Week crowns this year than UNC basketball star RJ Davis.

JANUARY 30 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM