JD Davison
American basketball player (born 2002)
Jerdarrian Devontae "JD" Davison (born October 3, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top point guards in the 2021 class. He was named the NBA G League Most Valuable Player for the 2024–25 season.
High school career
Davison attended Calhoun High School in Letohatchee, Alabama. As a junior, Davison averaged 30.4 points, 12 rebounds and five assists per game, earning Alabama Mr. Basketball and Alabama Gatorade Player of the Year honors. He led his team to a Class 2A state title, converting a game-winning three-pointer as part of a 34-point, 10-rebound performance in the title game. As a senior, Davison averaged 32.4 points, 10.9 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. He was selected as Alabama Mr.
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