Number 234. That’s what one national service has DeAndre Davis ranked. While rankings don’t mean everything, Davis, a 6’5″ wing from Lawrence Central, uses it as motivation.
“A lot of people don’t know who I am nationally yet”. says Davis, who is playing this spring for Spiece Indy Heat on the Nike EYBL, the top shoe circuit. “I want to get my name out there against the best”.
Mission accomplished. Davis, who has committed to Nebraska, has flourished playing with the team that also features point guard Lawrence Central teammate Nijel Pack. He has his Indy Heat 17u team tied for first place in their division (6-2) after leading them to two, big victories here in Westfield last weekend at Pacers Athletic Center. Davis had two breakout games with 23 points in a 99-83 victory over Team WhyNot and 26 points in a 92-83 victory over AOT to cap the weekend. His play has opened some eyes. Spiece head coach Jason Delany has been impressed with his play.
“DeAndre has a high IQ and plays and guards multiple positions”, he says. “He has shown a lot of different facets of his game against the best competition in the country. He has been able to go in the post and score as well as score off the dribble and never backs away from the challenge on defense”.
Davis was already a well known player in Indiana having helped lead Lawrence Central to the #3 state ranking and to the Sectional 10 title, which is arguably the toughest sectional in the state. He averaged 16.9 points and a team high 8.3 rebounds with 3 assists. He has continued that play with averages of 16.1 points and 6.0 rebounds playing on the nation’s top circuit. Nebraska is getting a very good player.
When asked about his commitment to Nebraska, Davis praises the fan base and the facilities.
“The fans. They were so excited even when I was on the plane and made me feel wanted”, he said. “The school is great and their facilities are top notch. And I feel like coach Hoiberg (former Iowa State great and NBA player Fred Hoiberg) will help me get better and to the next level”.
Before Davis heads to Nebraska next year, he wants to keep getting better. And move up the list from 234.
“I want to improve my skill set, get my name out there against the best and keep growing as a player and winning”.
DeAndre Davis has arrived and will get even better. Look for him to shoot up the ranks of great players in the nation for the Class of 2020.
