Smart was able to sell Davis on sticking with his commitment to Texas when he came on board as part of the No. 15 class in 2015. Davis’ athleticism and playmaking ability are cornerstones to what Smart wants to do. He wants to build the Horns into an up-tempo, pressure-oriented team that is constantly create an advantage. An athletic wing player like Davis is perfect for this system.
Davis responded well in his freshman season, finishing the year with 7.4 points per game while averaging 20 minutes per game. He played his best against top competition, scoring a season-high 19 points against then-No.