R.J. Davis makes his return official, says ‘let’s run it back’

Posted Apr 23, 2022
A third North Carolina starter officially announced Saturday afternoon that he’ll be back next season. In a post on social media, R.J. Davis said that he’ll return for his junior season. Davis became the Tar Heels' primary ball-handler during the second half of the season, and averaged 13.5 points last season, with 66 3-pointers, 142 assists and 40 steals. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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