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Former Arkansas Guard Secures NBA G League Elite Camp Invite

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Alec Elijah | Last updated May 6, 2025 12:00 PM ET

Johnell Davis, who spent the 2024 season with the Arkansas Razorbacks, has been invited to the NBA G League Elite Camp, a key scouting event leading up to the NBA Draft. The invitation, first reported by USA Today's Michael Scotto, places Davis among a group of 44 draft hopefuls who will have the opportunity to perform in front of NBA personnel from May 9–11 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

Sources: The 2025 NBA G League Elite Camp list has been unveiled below. A select number of standout players from this event will also be invited to participate in the 2025 NBA Draft Combine. pic.twitter.com/ILTGJZrJ85
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) May 4, 2025

Elite Camp: A Critical Evaluation Opportunity

The G League Elite Camp serves as a proving ground for players seeking to earn late invitations to the NBA Draft Combine, which takes place immediately afterward at the same venue. While three of Davis’ Arkansas teammates Adou Thiero, Boogie Fland, and Karter Knox already hold Combine invites, Davis must rely on his Elite Camp performance to secure his spot.

This event offers a rare opportunity for overlooked or fringe prospects to make an impression through live drills, scrimmages, and interviews. For Davis, it could be a crucial turning point in his path toward the 2025 NBA Draft.

A Season Defined by Resilience

Davis transferred to Arkansas from Florida Atlantic after four years with the Owls, where he helped lead the program to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances and a Final Four berth in 2023. Entering the 2024 season with high expectations, Davis faced an early setback after injuring his wrist in an offseason accident involving a golf cart.

Despite the injury limiting his scoring for much of the season, Davis managed to find his rhythm late in the year. He averaged 12.0 points and 3.4 rebounds across 34 games, but his production climbed sharply over the final stretch. In his last 11 games, Davis posted 15.8 points per game, culminating in a 30-point performance in Arkansas’ Sweet 16 loss to Texas Tech. That outing included a perfect 11-for-11 effort from the free-throw line and six rebounds in 39 minutes.

Focused on the Next Step

Following the season, Davis expressed gratitude to the Arkansas community in a social media post, describing his time in Fayetteville as an “incredible experience.” With college behind him, his attention now turns fully to preparing for the draft process.

Whether he earns a Combine invite or not, Davis will be aiming to solidify his standing among pro scouts as a reliable scorer and tough-minded guard. With the 2025 NBA Draft set for June 25–26 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Davis’ next few weeks could go a long way in shaping his professional future.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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