UNC’s legendary late guard [autotag]Walter Davis[/autotag] has been added to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame candidate list.
Davis and Penny Hardaway were late additions, both first-time candidates. Davis joins Vince Carter as a Tar Heel candidate for the 2024 class.
Davis played at UNC from 1973 to 1977 and was an absolute bucket for the late Dean Smith. In those four years, Davis finished with 1,863 points and 670 rebounds. Davis’s 15.7 points, 5.6 rebounds per game average, landed him in the 1977 NBA draft, where he was selected 5th overall by the Phoenix Suns.
He would go on to have a lengthy NBA career, winning Rookie of the Year, six NBA All-Star selections, and All-NBA teams. Davis averaged 18.9 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.0 rebounds for his playing career.
Davis’s family ties with UNC run deep, being the uncle of current head coach / former player Hubert Davis. It would be a special moment for the Davis family if he is picked for the 2024 class.
The finalist for this honor will be announced during NBA All-Star weekend on Friday, February 16.
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