Arkansas Basketball Lands Major Commitment from Ex-FAU Star Johnell Davis
The Arkansas Razorbacks have secured a major commitment from former Florida Atlantic star Johnell Davis, the No. 1 player in the CBS Sports Transfer Rankings. Davis, the 2023-24 AAC co-Player of the Year, will bring his impressive scoring prowess to the Razorbacks’ backcourt.
The Razorbacks have landed a major commitment from Johnell Davis.
Davis, a 6-foot-4 guard, has developed from a little-used freshman into a college basketball superstar during his four seasons with the Owls. He played an integral role in FAU’s run to the 2023 Final Four and returned to anchor the team last season.
Johnell Davis has been a dominant force in college basketball.
With Davis as their leading scorer, the Owls finished 25-9 and went 14-4 in the AAC during their first season in the league. Davis averaged 18.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.9 assists while shooting 41.4% from 3-point range. A multi-faceted scorer, Davis has also shot 51.5% or better from 2-point range in all four of his college seasons to date, proving to be an efficient and reliable offensive weapon.
“Davis will serve as a sorely needed veteran presence in the backcourt for a roster that is still several commitments away from completion.” - Coach Calipari
Calipari has commitments from a trio of top-30 prospects from the Class of 2024 in Carter Knox, Billy Richmond, and Boogie Fland. However, Davis will bring a much-needed veteran presence to the backcourt.
Coach Calipari is building a strong roster for the Razorbacks.
Arkansas’ other transfer commitments are from centers Jonas Aidoo (Tennessee) and Zvonimir Ivić (Kentucky). The Razorbacks are not expected to return a single scholarship player from their 2023-24 roster.
The addition of Davis is a significant coup for Coach Calipari, who is building a strong roster for the Razorbacks. With Davis leading the charge, Arkansas is poised to make a strong run in the upcoming season.
The Razorbacks are building a strong roster for the upcoming season.
