North Carolina's standout guard, RJ Davis, has made the decision to return for his fifth season of eligibility, aiming to make a mark in the school and Atlantic Coast Conference record books. The announcement was made through social media posts by both Davis and the university.
Standing at 6 feet and weighing 180 pounds, Davis had an impressive season, averaging 21.2 points per game, leading the ACC in scoring and ranking 16th in Division I. He showcased his shooting prowess with a 39.8% accuracy from beyond the arc and an impressive 87.3% from the free-throw line. Notably, he set a record at the Smith Center, UNC's home arena, by scoring 42 points in a game against Miami.
Davis began his collegiate career during the 2020-21 season, which was played under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the circumstances, players were granted an additional year of eligibility, allowing Davis to continue his impressive run. With 2,088 career points, he currently holds the fifth spot on the school's all-time scoring list. If he replicates his performance from last season, where he scored 784 points, he could potentially tie the legendary Tyler Hansbrough for the ACC career scoring record of 2,872 points.
His leadership was instrumental in guiding the Tar Heels to their first ACC outright regular-season title since 2017, securing a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Davis' return is expected to bolster North Carolina's prospects for the upcoming season, as he looks to further solidify his legacy in college basketball.
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