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After falling to Ole Miss in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament, North Carolina Tar Heels star RJ Davis saw his five-year college basketball career come to an end. Through 175 total games with UNC, Davis averaged 15.6 points on 41.8% shooting, 3.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game, becoming the second-leading scorer in Tar Heels history.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 28

NCAA Sends Parting Message to Johnell Davis After Final Arkansas Game

The Arkansas Razorbacks recently capped off the first season of the John Calipari era, ending the year with a loss in the NCAA Tournament. Arkansas suffered

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Johnell Davis Continues To Help Arkansas In Its Hunt For A National Title

In head coach John Calipari’s first season at the helm of Arkansas, the Razorbacks have danced their way to the Sweet-16 as a No. 10 seed, currently sitting as the lowest remaining seed in the NCAA Tournament.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 24

Florida Atlantic's 2023 Final Four run is well represented at 2025 Sweet 16

After two rounds, the 2025 NCAA Tournament field has been whittled down to just 16 teams and oh how sweet it is. However, fans may have noticed there really isn't a Cinderella candidate this year. But that doesn't mean the legacies of Cinderellas past won't be present on Thursday and Friday.

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College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / March 21

St. John’s Vs. Arkansas 2nd Round Preview | 2025 NCAA Tournament

The No. 2 seed in the West Region St. John’s Red Storm(31-4) is set to take on No. 10 seed Arkansas Razorbacks(21-13) in the 2nd Round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / March 21

Davis Perfect Example of Calipari's Intentional Approach

PROVIDENCE, R. I. — Arkansas Razorbacks guard Johnell Davis came to Arkansas for moments like Thursday night. When his teammates needed him most with less than two minutes remaining, Davis drilled a dagger from three to send Arkansas to the second round in a 79-72 victory over No.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Rece Davis Correctly Predicts Major Upset in First Round of NCAA Tournament

The first round slate of the NCAA Tournament has already produced some major upsets, including one that college basketball analyst Rece Davis warned fans

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 12

John Calipari’s Confusing Admission After Johnell Davis’ Free Throw in Arkansas-South Carolina

The Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team began the SEC Tournament with a 72-68 win over South Carolina. Arkansas had a 47-30 lead at halftime and 61-48 with just over 10 minutes to play.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 12

Arkansas beats South Carolina to bolster NCAA Tournament hopes

No. 9 seed Arkansas built a 20-point lead, then barely held on to eliminate 16th-seeded South Carolina 72-68 in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament.

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 6

Arkansas' Johnell Davis Provides Postseason Experience As Tournament Season Approaches

With the SEC and NCAA Tournament on the cusp, the Arkansas Razorbacks, a projected No. 11 seed in ESPN’s recent Bracketology, are going to need all players to contribute if they want to run through the postseason gauntlet.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 5

Arkansas Downs Vanderbilt, Keeps NCAA Tournament Hopes Afloat

The Arkansas Razorbacks beat the Vanderbilt Commodores 90-77 inside of Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn. on Tuesday night, restoring its morale after getting annihilated by the South Carolina Gamecocks on March 1.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / February 23

Davis' Performance Against Missouri is First by Hog in 20 Years

"Victory is sweetest when you've known defeat," according to Malcolm Forbes and that's definitely been the story of Arkansas' season to this point. The Razorbacks haven't quite lived up to expectations but tonight's 92-85 victory over No.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / February 7

Johnell Davis Leading Arkansas' Resurgence

The Arkansas Razorbacks are finding their rhythm, and it all starts on the defensive end. With Johnell Davis emerging as the offensive catalyst, the Hogs have now strung together three straight wins, showcasing a newfound confidence and identity built around defensive intensity.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 6

Strong first half helps Arkansas shut down Texas

Johnell Davis netted a season-high 24 points, Arkansas' defense held Texas to 24 first-half points, and the rising Razorbacks corralled the Longhorns 78-70 Wednesday night in Austin, Texas.

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College Basketball News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / February 5

Razorbacks Topple Texas, Pick Up First SEC Winning Streak

AUSTIN, Texas. — Arkansas held Texas under 35 percent from the field and picked up back-to-back wins in SEC play for the first time with a 78-70 win over the Longhorns, staving off a furious comeback attempt.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Yardbarker / December 8

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Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / November 19

Will the Real Johnell Davis Please Stand Up for Razorbacks?

Arkansas basketball has plenty on the to-do list after four games, and getting top transfer guard Johnell Davis going is at the top of the priority list.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / November 9

Baylor Game Gives Davis Chance to Prove Himself for Hogs

Arkansas Razorbacks transfer guard Johnell Davis made his game known for what he did during March of 2023. He led FAU to the program's first Final Four appearance by averaging 16 points on 51% shooting and six rebunds per game.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / May 1, 2024

Ex-Florida Atlantic star Johnell Davis chooses Arkansas

Ex-Florida Atlantic star Johnell Davis announced Wednesday that he has committed to Arkansas and new coach John Calipari. Davis posted a picture of himself in an Arkansas uniform with the word COMMITTED on his Instagram page.

College Basketball News / Hardwood Heroics / May 1, 2024

Arkansas Razorbacks Secure FAU Transfer Johnell Davis With Godfather Offer

The Arkansas Razorbacks have made another loud noise on the transfer portal front. The initial plan of now former Florida Atlantic Owls star Johnell Davis after the 2023-24 college basketball season was to enter the transfer portal and declare for the 2024 NBA Draft.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / April 3, 2024

FAU star Johnell Davis to enter portal, test draft waters

Florida Atlantic star guard Johnell Davis announced his plan to leave the Boca Raton school -- one way or another. Davis entered the transfer portal late Tuesday night and said he'll also declare for the NBA draft.

Florida Atlantic Owls News / Yardbarker / March 23, 2024

SEC's struggles have commish eating his words, other takeaways

Friday's NCAA men's tournament takeaways: SEC's struggles have commissioner eating his words

The conclusion of the second day of the NCAA men's basketball tournament, much like day one, had its fair share of thrills and upset wins to set up an exciting Round of 32.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 2, 2024

Johnell Davis, No. 20 FAU look to topple Tulsa

Florida Atlantic coach Dusty May is sure of one point through 21 games: Trust your star player. When his 20th-ranked Owls host Tulsa on Saturday evening in Boca Raton, Fla., May might find himself looking to that star -- guard Johnell Davis -- to win again with flair when the game is on the line.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 28, 2024

Johnell Davis lifts No. 22 Florida Atlantic past North Texas

Johnell Davis leaned in and stroked a game-winning 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left as No. 22 Florida Atlantic beat North Texas 66-63 for its sixth straight win Sunday afternoon in Boca Raton, Fla.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 25, 2023