Often Overlooked, R.J. Davis Highly Responsible For Tar Heels' Run

Posted Mar 22, 2022
Playing a massive role in UNC’s recent ascent is sophomore guard R.J. Davis, who hasn’t garnered as much press as his other prominent teammates. But he is no less worthy, especially after his performance in helping the Tar Heels advance to the Sweet 16 for the 35th time in program history. Whatever Hubert Davis needed, the younger Davis obliged. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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