FAU transfer Johnell Davis commits to Arkansas

Coach John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks made another splash in the transfer portal, with Florida Atlantic guard Johnell Davis announcing his commitment to the Hogs on Wednesday.

A 6-foot-2, 200-pound senior-to-be, Davis was one of the most electric players in the country during the 2023-24 season for the Owls. He averaged 18.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game while shooting 48.3% from the field, 41.4% from beyond the arc and 85.7% from the charity stripe.

Davis scored a season-high 35 points against then-No. 4 Arizona and added nine boards and three assists against the Wildcats. He had 14 games with at least 20 points and surpassed the 30-point barrier on three separate occasions.

Originally from Gary, Indiana, Davis first stepped into the national spotlight during his 2022-23 campaign. That season, he averaged 13.8 points per game and helped lead Florida Atlantic to the Final Four with four consecutive double-digit performances in the NCAA Tournament against Memphis (12 points), Fairleigh Dickinson (29 points, 12 rebounds) , Tennessee (15 points). ) and Kansas State (13 points, eight rebounds, six assists).

According to KenPom, Davis finished his 2023-24 season with an offensive rating of 114.0, an effective field goal percentage of 54.9, a true field goal percentage of 59.9, and an assist rate of 17. 6.

After the expected addition of Davis, Arkansas now has six scholarship players on its roster. Be sure to follow The Trough’s premium message board for updates on all the offseason action.