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Insider Leaks Intel on UNC Basketball Senior RJ Davis

It seems the UNC basketball sensation will soon announce his decision to return to Chapel Hill.

Matt Giles

UNC basketball guard RJ Davis vs. Duke
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RJ Davis has yet to make it official with an announcement of his own. However, all signs point to the UNC basketball guard spending a fifth and final year with the Tar Heels next season.

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On Tuesday afternoon, following weeks of chatter on social media and message boards, CBS Sports' Matt Norlander reported that Davis plans to employ his option to play a fifth year, which stems from the NCAA not counting the 2020-21 season, Davis' freshman campaign in Chapel Hill, against anyone's eligibility. And the 22-year-old will do so as a Tar Heel under fourth-year head coach Hubert Davis.

Last season, RJ Davis averaged a career-high 21.2 points, tacking on 3.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game for a UNC squad that finished atop the ACC standings, earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, and reached the Sweet 16 before falling to Alabama.

He received hardware as ACC Player of the Year and consensus First Team All-American.

Interestingly, if the 6-foot bucket-getter matches the 784 points he delivered as a senior, he would tie Tyler Hansbrough (2,872 points as a 2005-09 UNC basketball legend) for the highest-scoring career in program history.

Norlander's report comes on the same day that Tar Heel sophomore guard Seth Trimble revealed his decision to exit the transfer portal and return to UNC for his junior campaign.

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Also, Norlander noted that freshman guard Elliot Cadeau will become a UNC sophomore.

The Tar Heel backcourt should be in the conversation as the best in the country, not to mention one of the all-time most formidable collections in Chapel Hill.

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Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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