Jamichael Davis has the potential to run the offense for Rutgers basketball

Jamichael Davis has the potential to be an impact freshman for Rutgers basketball.

While the start of the college basketball season is still months away, Rutgers roster is full of question marks. Earlier this week, Cam Spencer entered the transfer portal. Clifford Omoruyi and Paul Mulcahy are also testing the NBA draft waters leaving their status for next season in question. However, Rutgers does have a few reinforcements coming, including Jamichael Davis.

In December, Davis chose Rutgers over VCU, Auburn, and Wichita State, among others. He drew various degrees of interest after averaging 22 points, 13.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game in his junior season. The talented point guard will be relied on to set the tone offensively, which will be critical without Spencer.

While the Georgia native was unranked on all recruiting platforms, his speed and agility make him a tough matchup on the perimeter. Due to his ability to drive past defenders with his first step, some scouts have compared him to Houston Rockets shooting guard Jalen Green.

Additionally, Davis received high praise from his head coach at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Josh Laney, who, in an interview with The Daily Targum, highlighted Davis’ mentality on the court.

“He has such a high basketball IQ. He’s such a smart player. He sees the floor so well. I mean, he probably sees it better than I do,” Laney said. “He’s very calm. He’s very self-centered. You can’t get him rattled, generally. His mind is always focused on the task at hand.”

As opening night draws closer, Davis will be watched closely. The Scarlet Knights are looking for a spark offensively, and Davis’ athleticism fits perfectly with how this team is constructed. When the season begins, Rutgers’s newest guard will be a crucial part of the offense and an exciting player to watch.