When six University of Cincinnati men's basketball players entered the transfer portal at the end of last season, and John Brannen was subsequently fired from his post as head coach of the program after two seasons, Jeremiah Davenport could've jumped ship.
He didn't.
Even after the death of his father, Darren, in April, the 6-foot-7 junior guard, Cincinnati native and former Moeller High School standout vowed to stay at UC, outwardly expressing his love for and dedication to the university, the program and the city.
Kyle Decker, CEO and co-owner of The Job Center staffing agency, took notice of Davenport's commitment.