By SAM LANCE
Louisville and Kenny Payne announced the signing of JUCO transfer guard Koron Davis on Thursday.
Davis comes from Los Angeles Southwest Community College, where he averaged 23.8 points and 6.7 rebounds during his sophomore season. He also shot 48% from the field, 33% from 3 and 81% from the free throw line.
“Koron is a multidimensional talent that can be effective in positions 1-3,” Payne said in a press release. “He has a knack for scoring at all three levels while also being able to rebound and make plays for teammates at a high level. He possesses length and athleticism suitable for the ACC.”
Davis, the 6-foot-7 guard from Gary (IN) was a standout player at Bowman Academy in high school. He earned multiple all-state honors.
Davis’ freshman season of college was spent at Paris (Texas) Community College. There, he averaged 15.7 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.
The long, athletic guard will have two years of eligibility to utilize under Payne at Louisville.
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