Kendric Davis

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Kendric Davis
Kendric Davis (cropped).jpg
Davis with SMU in 2019
No. 25–Nanjing Monkey Kings
Position Point guard
League CBA
Personal information
Born (1999-05-14) May 14, 1999 (age 25)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school Sam Houston (Houston, Texas)
College
NBA draft 2023: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–2024 Santa Cruz Warriors
2024–2025 Adelaide 36ers
2025–present Nanjing Monkey Kings
Career highlights and awards
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Kendric Davis (born May 14, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Nanjing Monkey Kings of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). He played college basketball for the TCU Horned Frogs, SMU Mustangs, and Memphis Tigers.

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High school career

Davis attended Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center in Houston, Texas. [1] He joined the varsity basketball team in his freshman season. [2] As a senior, Davis averaged 22.6 points and 6.6 assists per game. He graduated as a two-time Class 6A All-State selection and a three-time 20-6A District MVP. [3] A four-star recruit, Davis committed to playing college basketball for TCU over Kansas State and Texas. [4]

College career

On February 9, 2019, Davis scored a freshman season-high 22 points for TCU in a 92–83 win over Iowa State. [4] As a freshman, he averaged 6.3 points, two assists, and 1.7 rebounds per game in a reserve role. [5] After the season, Davis transferred to SMU. His waiver for immediate eligibility was initially denied. After filing an appeal and sitting out for four games, his waiver was approved, largely because TCU supported the waiver. [6] On January 4, 2020, Davis recorded a sophomore season-high 24 points and six assists in a 92–81 overtime victory over Vanderbilt. [7] On February 1, he posted 18 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds, tying the American Athletic Conference (AAC) single-game assists record, in an 82–67 win over Tulane. [8] As a sophomore, Davis averaged 14.2 points, an AAC-leading 6.7 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game, earning Third Team All-AAC honors. [3] In June 2020, he tested positive for COVID-19 after returning to SMU for voluntary workouts. [9] In his junior season debut on November 25, Davis scored a career-high 33 points in a 97–67 win against Sam Houston State. [10] On January 7, 2021, he set an AAC record with 14 assists while scoring 14 points in a 76–69 loss to Cincinnati. [11]

At the conclusion of the 2021–22 season, Davis was named the AAC Player of the Year. [12] He averaged 19.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game while shooting 37.2% from three-point range. Following the season, Davis transferred to Memphis for his final season of eligibility. [13] On January 23, 2023, he scored 26 points in an 80–68 win against Tulsa and surpassed the 2,000-point threshold. [14]

Professional career

Santa Cruz Warriors (2023–2024)

After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Davis joined the Golden State Warriors for the 2023 NBA Summer League. On September 28, 2023, he signed with the Warriors, [15] but was waived on October 16. [16] On October 30, he joined the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA G League. [17] He played in the NBA G League Next Up Game. [18] In 34 games in 2023–24, he averaged 18.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.4 steals per game. [19] He was named to the NBA G League All-Rookie Team. [19]

Davis joined the Portland Trail Blazers for the 2024 NBA Summer League. [20]

Adelaide 36ers (2024–2025)

On July 18, 2024, Davis signed with the Adelaide 36ers of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) for the 2024–25 season. [21] [22] On November 25, he was suspended for two games after he inappropriately engaged with a spectator during Adelaide's game against Melbourne United on November 17. [23] In his return game on December 8, he recorded 37 points and 11 assists in a 115–105 loss to the Perth Wildcats. [24] On December 14, he recorded 36 points, nine assists and five rebounds in a 111–94 win over the New Zealand Breakers. [25] On January 10, he recorded 39 points, seven assists and five rebounds in a 104–103 overtime loss to the Tasmania JackJumpers. [26] He finished the regular season with averages of 25.6 points and 8.0 assists per game, [27] as he earned runner-up league MVP and All-NBL First Team honors. [28]

Nanjing Monkey Kings (2025–present)

On March 2, 2025, Davis signed with the Nanjing Monkey Kings of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) for the rest of the 2024–25 season. [29]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames 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

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2018–19 TCU 37217.1.409.319.7061.72.0.9.06.3
2019–20 SMU 262634.8.449.311.8544.16.71.2.114.2
2020–21 SMU 171734.7.481.373.8334.27.61.6.119.0
2021–22 SMU 323234.6.439.372.8683.84.41.5.119.4
2022–23 Memphis 343434.9.414.346.8543.75.42.0.221.9
Career14611130.3.435.351.8393.34.81.4.115.7

Personal life

Davis has a son who was born in 2021. [30]

Davis's brother, Paul Banks III, played college football for Texas Tech. In February 2018, Banks was arrested in connection with ATM robberies and was imprisoned. While playing for TCU, Davis wore the number five jersey to honor the Fifth Ward, Houston, the neighborhood where he grew up. [31] He has expressed interest in becoming a commentator after his playing career. [2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Coleman, Adam (February 21, 2018). "Kendric Davis has one last chance to lead Sam Houston to title". Houston Chronicle . Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  2. 1 2 Rosenhouse, Mike (December 16, 2016). "Class Acts: Kendric Davis plays for respect, leading the Tigers to a strong start". KIAH . Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  3. 1 2 "Kendric Davis". SMU Athletics. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  4. 1 2 Mendez, Carlos. "It's just the beginning for TCU's Kendric Davis". Press Box DFW. Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  5. ↑ Davison, Drew (June 28, 2019). "This former TCU basketball player is transferring to SMU. But when will he be eligible?". Fort Worth Star-Telegram . Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  6. ↑ Bell, Scott and Blum, Sam (November 22, 2019). "After waiver was initially denied, NCAA rules SMU guard Kendric Davis eligible on appeal". The Dallas Morning News . Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  7. ↑ "SMU dominates in OT to beat Vanderbilt 92-81". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 4, 2020. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  8. ↑ Blum, Sam (February 1, 2020). "Kendric Davis, Mustangs bounce back as SMU rides second-half scoring spree to victory over Tulane". The Dallas Morning News . Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  9. ↑ Blum, Sam (November 19, 2020). "'It hurt to breathe': SMU guard Kendric Davis shares COVID-19 experience, how perspective on virus changed". The Dallas Morning News . Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  10. ↑ "Kendric Davis carries SMU past Sam Houston State, 97-67". The Dallas Morning News . The Associated Press. November 25, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Davis Sets AAC Assists Record; Mustangs Fall To Cincinnati". SMU Athletic. Associated Press. January 7, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  12. ↑ "American Athletic Conference Announces Men's Basketball Honors" (Press release). American Athletic Conference. March 9, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  13. ↑ Borzello, Jeff (April 23, 2022). "Former SMU Mustangs guard Kendric Davis commits to Memphis Tigers". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Davis Hits 2K Milestone in Road Win Over Tulsa". Memphis Tigers . January 29, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Warriors Sign Six Players to Contracts". NBA.com. September 28, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Warriors Waive Kendric Davis, Javan Johnson & Donovan Williams". NBA.com. October 16, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Santa Cruz Warriors Announce 2023 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 30, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  18. ↑ "NBA G League Up Next Game presented by AT&T". The NBA G League. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  19. 1 2 "Kendric Davis Player Profile, Santa Cruz Warriors - RealGM". basketball.realgm.com. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  20. ↑ "TRAIL BLAZERS ANNOUNCE NBA 2K25 SUMMER LEAGUE 2024 ROSTER". NBA.com. July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  21. ↑ "Davis signs on for NBL25 season". Adelaide36ers.com. July 18, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  22. ↑ Fletcher, Dale (July 23, 2024). "Davis 'missing piece' ahead of NBL25 season". adelaide36ers.com. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  23. ↑ "Adelaide sanctions announced". NBL Official Website. November 25, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  24. ↑ "Brilliant Cotton delivers win in Adelaide". NBL.com.au. December 8, 2024. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024.
  25. ↑ "Sixers break drought through Davis, Harrell". NBL Official Website. December 14, 2024. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  26. ↑ "Doyle, Deng the heroes in JackJumpers OT win". NBL Official Website. January 10, 2025. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
  27. ↑ "NBL25 Award Finalists revealed". NBL Official Website. February 9, 2025. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
  28. ↑ "Cotton wins 5th MVP". NBL Official Website. February 10, 2025. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  29. ↑ "同曦官方：外援塔克-法尔回归球队 签下前NBL后卫肯德里克-戴维斯". 直播吧. March 2, 2025. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  30. ↑ Muniz, Jason (February 10, 2023). "Memphis basketball's Kendric Davis credits son for 'superpowers' and keeping him grounded". Commercial Appeal. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  31. ↑ Davison, Drew (February 15, 2019). "From Houston's Fifth Ward to TCU's rising basketball star: The Kendric Davis Story". Fort Worth Star-Telegram . Retrieved October 16, 2020.
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