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News | Kennard Davis Jr. Named to MVC Most Improved Team
03/04/2025 | 1:55:00 | Men's Basketball
ST. LOUIS – Southern Illinois guard Kennard Davis Jr. has been named to the Missouri Valley Conference Most Improved Team, the League office announced Tuesday. It marks the second consecutive season that a Salukis has been selected to the team following Xavier Johnson earning the honor in 2023-24.
The team was selected by a panel of the league's newspaper beat writers and a panel of media voters.
Davis has had a breakout season for Southern Illinois, ranking fourth in the MVC in scoring with 16.3 points per game. Along with his scoring, the guard also ranks high in the Missouri Valley Conference in total rebounding (148), assists (77), and steals (38). Davis leads the team in 3-point percentage (36.9), minutes (33.9), and free throw percentage (76.3).
The St. Louis native has scored 20 or more nine times this season and has recorded four double doubles.
During his freshman season, Davis played in 32 games, making 10 starts. He averaged 21.3 minutes and scored 4.2 points per game in 2023-24.
Joining Davis on the Most Improved Team are Isaiah Walker of Belmont, Cooper Schwieger of Valpo, Cam Haffner of Evansville, Jaden Daughtry of Indiana State, and Chase Walker of Illinois State who was named the Captain of the team.
MVC All-Conference honors will be announced Wednesday.
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The team was selected by a panel of the league's newspaper beat writers and a panel of media voters.
Davis has had a breakout season for Southern Illinois, ranking fourth in the MVC in scoring with 16.3 points per game. Along with his scoring, the guard also ranks high in the Missouri Valley Conference in total rebounding (148), assists (77), and steals (38). Davis leads the team in 3-point percentage (36.9), minutes (33.9), and free throw percentage (76.3).
The St. Louis native has scored 20 or more nine times this season and has recorded four double doubles.
During his freshman season, Davis played in 32 games, making 10 starts. He averaged 21.3 minutes and scored 4.2 points per game in 2023-24.
Joining Davis on the Most Improved Team are Isaiah Walker of Belmont, Cooper Schwieger of Valpo, Cam Haffner of Evansville, Jaden Daughtry of Indiana State, and Chase Walker of Illinois State who was named the Captain of the team.
MVC All-Conference honors will be announced Wednesday.
FOLLOW THE SALUKIS
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Salukis by visiting SIUSalukis.com as well as following the team on X at @SIU_Basketball, Instagram at @SIU_Basketball, and Facebook at Facebook.com/SIUBasketball. Fans can also download the "Salukis" mobile app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
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