Each and every time Phenom Hoop Report gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player.
Here is the latest commitment.
Player: Kory Davis/ Kendall Davis
Class: 2022
Committed to: Mars Hill
What Was Said by Phenom Hoops:
Kory Davis
'Moving onto a player that always seems to naturally stand out for his ability to set the tone, especially on defense, Kory Davis. He's a tough, extremely quick lead guard prospect with a nice combination of vision and scoring prowess. Davis is a capable perimeter shooter, but undeniably at his best when breaking down his man and touching the paint at a high volume. He's a pure menace defensively with the ability to truly mirror opposing ball-handlers into a ton of turnovers. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would naturally open up even more scoring opportunities as a cutter. Coach Walker on Davis: 'Kory controlled the pace very well for our team today, showcasing his ability to lead the team on both ends of the floor. He's a great on-ball defender and extremely unselfish. Whenever we needed a basket or defensive stop, he was the one to provide it. He had the gym hyped with one of his poster-dunks. His athleticism and sense of the game gives him a strong chance to play at the next level.' Davis proved to be a clear asset at camp and will be a prospect for college coaches to monitor over the course of his upcoming senior season at York Prep.'
'By now, most folks should be well-aware of the Davis twins, but it's also worth acknowledging each prospect separately. Kory primarily operates as the point guard, displaying a natural understanding of how to get downhill and touch the paint with regularity'where he's able to finish or set up others. He plays bigger than his size would imply, especially defensively and on the glass. Although Davis is a capable scorer and playmaker, his value as a defender at the point of attack is arguably his most appealing quality. His strength, quickness, and sheer instincts truly allow him to mirror opposing guards and force an abundance of turnovers. Folks will continually direct focus to their overall size, but it's difficult to overlook their understanding of strengths versus weaknesses.'
Kendall Davis
'Continuing onto a player that really shined with his presence on both ends of the floor, Kendall Davis. He's a smart, quick, tough two-way point guard prospect with phenomenal energy and defensive prowess. Davis can reliably get downhill and attack the basket, where he's proven to be a quality finisher, but also looks to set up others and knocks down jumpers at a nice percentage. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would allow him to find even more scoring opportunities as an off-ball cutter. Coach Mills on Davis: 'Kendall is a true floor general, making sure players were in the right place. He has a high motor and leaves it all on the floor on both ends. His basketball IQ can be better in regards to decision-making but he accepts criticism and makes the necessary adjustment. Kendall is a great kid who is very coachable.' Davis proved to be a definite asset during camp and will be a notable leader for York Prep throughout the next two seasons.'
'Similar to his brother listed above, Kendall is a tough, heady guard prospect with the ability to make plays with or without the ball in his hands. Although he regularly operates as an off-guard, Davis is more than capable of assuming some creation duties as needed. He's a quick, downhill force with great end-to-end speed and the ability to apply constant scoring pressure in transition. Davis does a nice job of turning defense into offense, utilizing his ability to suffocate opposing ball-handlers to parlaying turnovers into easy fast-break opportunities. He moves well without the ball, rebounds well for his size/position, and offers a useful balance between scoring and playmaking (while shining defensively). Only time will tell, but Davis should be another guy worthy of attention from college coaches.'
