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RJ Davis named finalist for Naismith Player of the Year

Amidst a NCAA Tournament run and an upcoming date with the Alabama Crimson Tide, RJ Davis has received another national honor in light of his spectacular senior season. On Tuesday afternoon, RJ was officially named a Naismith Trophy finalist. He was named to the midseason team earlier this year, but is now amongst the final four players in consideration to win the most coveted award in college hoops. The other finalists are Zach Edey, Dalton Knecht, and Jamal Shead, all players still dancing with their respective squads as well.

RJ Davis is averaging 21.3 points, 3.4 assists, and 3.