- 2011 High School All-American
- 2012 National Player of the Year
- 2012 Freshman of the Year
- 2012 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player
Fun Facts: In the January 17 contest against Arkansas, Davis set the Kentucky men's basketball record for single-season blocked shots surpassing Melvin Turpin and Andre Riddick, who each had 83. ... On June 28, 2012, the New Orleans Hornets selected Davis first overall in the NBA Draft