Per GoBearcats:
University of Cincinnati junior guard Jeremiah Davenport was named to the American Athletic Conference’s Preseason Second Team on Wednesday.
The Queen City native started 14 of 23 games last season, averaging 11.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists. He was eighth and ninth in the league for three-pointers made (2.1) and percentage (37.8), respectively. He ended his sophomore season on a high note, earning All-AAC Tournament honors after averaging 12.7 points and 6.0 rebounds to go with nine treys as the Bearcats stormed to the championship game. He collected 12 double-figure scoring games overall.
PRESEASON HONORS
Player of the Year: Tyson Etienne, Wichita State
Rookie of the Year: Jalen Duren, Memphis
First Team
Marcus Sasser, Jr., HoustonJalen Duren, Fr., MemphisLanders Nolley II, RJr., MemphisKendric Davis, Sr., SMUTyson Etienne, Jr., Wichita State
Second Team
Brandon Mahan, Gr., UCFEmoni Bates, Fr., MemphisDeandre Williams, Sr., MemphisJeremiah Davenport, Jr., CincinnatiJaylen Forbes, So., Tulane