Hall of Fame
Mr. Davis earned his Bachelor Degree from West Virginia State University in Elementary
Education, Master of Science Degree (MS) in Physical Education and Supervision & Administration and Education of Science (Ed.S.) from Howard University.
Mr. Davis was a four-year letter winner on the West Virginia State Men’s Basketball Team that set NCAA and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) scoring records in the late 1960’s and early 70’s. A member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Mr. Davis was Head Coach at Bowie State from 1993 to 2000. In eight seasons at Bowie State, he posted an overall record of 171-54 and turned the Bulldogs into one of the top Division II programs in the country. His tenure was highlighted by three Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) championships, three NCAA Tournament appearances and numerous "Coach of the Year" Awards. Although Bowie State posted a record of 6-19 in Davis’ first season, it marked the most wins by the team in four years. The following season (1993-94), Bowie State improved to 14-11, its first winning season in 10 years. From 1995-1999 the Bulldogs posted a remarkable 110-10 record and a CIAA championship "three-peat." Davis teams won 40 consecutive games on their home court from 1995-2000.
Mr. Davis earned a number of awards for his coaching, including CIAA Coach of the Year in
1995 and Women’s Basketball Coaches Association District II Coach of the Year in 1998 and 1999. He was CAA Tournament Outstanding Coach in 1997, 1998 and 1999. Davis community service contribution includes prison ministries and completing a team ramp building for the handicap. Mr. Davis is a member of Black Coaches Association.
Career highlights with Bowie State, Mr. Davis reached his 100th game with Bowie vs. Fayetteville State. He is 30 games shy of reaching his 400th career victory.
Coach Davis is the proud father of three: Daughter, Dr. Artis Lamb of Kansas; Sons, Bryan Davis - Freshman at Arizona State and Jamon Hick of Richmond.
