After four years of donning the Arkansas Razorbacks across his chest, Davonte “Devo” Davis announced that he would move on from his home-state school and enter the transfer portal.
Davis has been a fan favorite since his freshman year performance in March. His suffocating defense kept Texas Tech’s Mac McClung from grabbing the final shot in Arkansas’ round of 32 match against the Red Raiders, and his clutch, game-winning shot against Oral Roberts secured the Razorbacks’ bid to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 1996.
The state loved Devo, but he reciprocated that sentiment, too. In his message to Razorback Nation, he wrote,
Through years of practice and hard work, my goal was always to play for the Arkansas Razorbacks! It was a dream come true to wear a Razorback jersey and represent my home state.
I want to thank the Razorback fans, teammates and coaches for their support. I’m grateful for the amazing sponsors that gave me opportunities to partner with their brands.
From game clinching dunks, to hitting game winning shots in March, the memories will live with me forever.
with much thought and prayer, I’ve decided to enter the transfer portal and explore pro opportunities.
No matter where this journey takes me, Arkansas will always be home to my family and Me.
Thankful for my time as an Arkansas Razorback!! pic.twitter.com/7HEkAjfdh1
— Davonte Davis⁉️ (@MrDevoBuckets) March 20, 2024
His tenure helped to foster a new era of success for the program, restoring the sleeping giant that Razorback basketball. In the process, the Jacksonville, Ark. native became just the ninth player in Arkansas history with 900+ points, 400+ rebounds, 200+ assists & 100+ steals in a Hogs uniform.
Davis led the Razorbacks to two Elite Eight and three Sweet Sixteen appearances and was named to the SEC All-defensive team his junior year. He was also honored off the court with three SEC Academic Honor Roll and four Department’s Honor Roll accolades.
Devo is the fourth player to announce his decision to leave Arkansas, along with Joseph Pinion, Denijay Harris, and Keyon Menifield Jr.