With increased minutes during the Cats’ two big non-conference road games versus Tennessee and Georgia, Davenport definitely showed how much of a competitor he is. Against No. 18 Tennessee he scored 14 points while, converting 4-of-7 of three-point attempts despite the Cats’ 65-56 loss. Although the Cats’ were blitzed by Georgia 83-68 on December 19th, Davenport was once again up to the task scoring a season high 18 points in 23 minutes played.
The Cats’ have unfortunately lost six out of their last seven games, but have looked better since Coach Brannen decided to go with the small ball line up taking center Chris Vogt out of the starting line up. Davenport was finally inserted into the starting line up on the road against SMU earlier this month and responded by matching his season high 18 points along with 10 rebounds during the Cats’ 76-69 victory.
Currently Davenport is averaging 10.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game for the Cats’ on the season. The emergence of both he and fellow sophomore backcourt mate Zach Harvey is one of the few bright spots, during an underwhelming start to the season so far for the team overall. I have no doubt once the Cats’ get back on the court, getting past the recent cancellation of games due to covid-19 protocols he will continue to get better. One thing is for sure, Davenport is definitely the team’s spark plug and high energy guy. As long as his trademark intensity and effort continues, Bearcats fans will have brighter days ahead before he wraps up his career on campus. Davenport and the Cats’ are scheduled to return to action on February 4th versus the Temple Owls.
