April has been a relatively slow news month for UNC basketball fans, but the positive news has picked up pace in recent days with the reported return of Seth Trimble and the commitment of Belmont transfer Cade Tyson .
The Tar Heels are also expected to welcome back Rutgers transfer Clifford Omoruyi this week.
Still, the Tar Heel faithful have long awaited the biggest domino of the program’s offseason: the decision of reigning ACC Player of the Year RJ Davis.
Davis has not yet officially announced whether he plans to return to Chapel Hill for a fifth season. However, Matt Norlander of CBS Sports reported last week that the 2023-24 Naismith Award finalist would spend another year with the Tar Heels.
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Despite Norlander’s report, Davis and UNC remained silent on his decision. But on Tuesday, it appears another big clue emerged, hinting at the Star Guard’s return.
Early Tuesday morning, NBA Public Relations revealed the list of 195 players who have filed as early candidates for the 2024 NBA Draft, including Tar Heel junior forward Harrison Ingram.
Davis’ name is missing from the list, which should be another indication that he is looking to return for a fifth and final season with the Tar Heels.
The 22-year-old was one of the best players in college basketball last season, averaging 21.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists as he helped lead the UNC in first place in the NCAA tournament.
If RJ Davis does indeed return, the 2024-25 UNC basketball team could find itself in the preseason top five, and Davis would likely be one of the favorites for National Player of the Year.
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