Name: Anthony DavisSport: Basketball
Position: Forward
Height: 6’10”
Weight: 220
Current Residence: New Orleans, Louisiana
College: University of Kentucky
- 2012 Olympic Games, gold medal
- 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
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Like the 2010 and ‘14 teams, the 2019 one features young players who could be on their way to stardom.
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Red, White & Trending: Nov. 20-26
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Red, White & Trending: Nov. 13-19
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