Devin Davis (basketball, born 1974)

Devin Lavell Davis (born December 27, 1974) is an American/Spanish professional basketball player from Miami University in Ohio. He has played professionally in several leagues, including several seasons in Spain's Liga ACB.

Devin Davis
Personal information
Born (1974-12-27) December 27, 1974 (age 49)
Miami, Florida
NationalityAmerican / Spanish
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High schoolMiami Senior (Miami, Florida)
CollegeMiami (Ohio) (1993–1997)
NBA draft1997: undrafted
Playing career1997–2013
PositionPower forward
Number42, 5
Career history
1997–1998Idaho Stampede
1998Ciudad de Huelva
1998Alaska Milkmen
1998–1999Gran Canaria
1999Alaska Milkmen
1999–2004Leche Río Breogán
2004–2005Dynamo Saint Petersburg
2005Winterthur FC Barcelona
2005–2006Forum Valladolid
2006–2007Bruesa GBC
2007–2008Leche Río Breogán
2010Ayuda en Acción Fuenlabrada
2011Estudiantes de Bahía Blanca
2012Gimnasia Indalo
2012–2013Estudiantes de Bahía Blanca
Career highlights and awards

Personal Life Devin got married in August 2015 to his wife Zarinah Davis.

Career

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A product of Miami Senior High School in Florida, Davis was an instant fan favorite as a Redskins freshman. As a senior in 1996–97, Davis steered Miami to a Mid-American Conference (MAC) championship, earning MVP honors in the tournament, according to Ultimate Sports Basketball Yearbook. Davis plays much bigger than his size but what makes him stand out is his devilish hair, he wears dreadlocks, short braids that stick out of his head like squirmy worms. In four years playing for the Miami University, Davis hit at a 15.4 ppg clip. He joined Chicago Bulls guard Ron Harper and former NBA center Wayne Embry as the only Redskins varsity players to finish their careers with at least 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.

Davis was the Idaho Stampede first round pick in the 1997 Continental Basketball Association draft, after his stint with Idaho, he played overseas in Spain, Philippines, and had stops in Russia, Mexico and Argentina. He won as the Best Import Award in the Philippines and won the Championship while playing with the Alaska Milkmen, averaging 28.5 pts and 11.3 rebounds per game.

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