UNC guard R.J. Davis’ ‘dog’ mentality helps him thrive on the court for the Tar Heels

Posted Jan 20, 2023
North Carolina junior guard R.J. Davis’ dad, Robert, taught him to be a dog on the basketball court, but he’s just fine being the Weasel. That’s the nickname his mother gave him as a toddler, and it has stuck with him. Either description of the 6-foot, 175-pound guard — deemed undersized in today’s game — is accurate for what he brings to the Tar Heels. (AOL.com)

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