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Johnell Davis, who spent the 2024 season with the Arkansas Razorbacks, has been invited to the NBA G League Elite Camp, a key scouting event leading up to the NBA Draft. The invitation, first reported by USA Today's Michael Scotto, places Davis among a group of 44 draft hopefuls who will have the opportunity to perform in front of NBA personnel from May 9–11 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
The G League Elite Camp serves as a proving ground for players seeking to earn late invitations to the NBA Draft Combine, which takes place immediately afterward at the same venue. While three of Davis’ Arkansas teammates Adou Thiero, Boogie Fland, and Karter Knox already hold Combine invites, Davis must rely on his Elite Camp performance to secure his spot.
This event offers a rare opportunity for overlooked or fringe prospects to make an impression through live drills, scrimmages, and interviews. For Davis, it could be a crucial turning point in his path toward the 2025 NBA Draft.
Mar 12, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari talks with guard Johnell Davis (1) against the Arkansas Razorback during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn ImagesSteve Roberts-Imagn Images
Davis transferred to Arkansas from Florida Atlantic after four years with the Owls, where he helped lead the program to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances and a Final Four berth in 2023. Entering the 2024 season with high expectations, Davis faced an early setback after injuring his wrist in an offseason accident involving a golf cart.
Despite the injury limiting his scoring for much of the season, Davis managed to find his rhythm late in the year. He averaged 12.0 points and 3.4 rebounds across 34 games, but his production climbed sharply over the final stretch. In his last 11 games, Davis posted 15.8 points per game, culminating in a 30-point performance in Arkansas’ Sweet 16 loss to Texas Tech. That outing included a perfect 11-for-11 effort from the free-throw line and six rebounds in 39 minutes.
Mar 1, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Johnell Davis (1) drives against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn ImageJeff Blake-Imagn Images
Following the season, Davis expressed gratitude to the Arkansas community in a social media post, describing his time in Fayetteville as an “incredible experience.” With college behind him, his attention now turns fully to preparing for the draft process.
Whether he earns a Combine invite or not, Davis will be aiming to solidify his standing among pro scouts as a reliable scorer and tough-minded guard. With the 2025 NBA Draft set for June 25–26 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Davis’ next few weeks could go a long way in shaping his professional future.
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Elite Camp: A Critical Evaluation Opportunity
The G League Elite Camp serves as a proving ground for players seeking to earn late invitations to the NBA Draft Combine, which takes place immediately afterward at the same venue. While three of Davis’ Arkansas teammates Adou Thiero, Boogie Fland, and Karter Knox already hold Combine invites, Davis must rely on his Elite Camp performance to secure his spot.
This event offers a rare opportunity for overlooked or fringe prospects to make an impression through live drills, scrimmages, and interviews. For Davis, it could be a crucial turning point in his path toward the 2025 NBA Draft.
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Mar 12, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari talks with guard Johnell Davis (1) against the Arkansas Razorback during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn ImagesSteve Roberts-Imagn Images
A Season Defined by Resilience
Davis transferred to Arkansas from Florida Atlantic after four years with the Owls, where he helped lead the program to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances and a Final Four berth in 2023. Entering the 2024 season with high expectations, Davis faced an early setback after injuring his wrist in an offseason accident involving a golf cart.
Despite the injury limiting his scoring for much of the season, Davis managed to find his rhythm late in the year. He averaged 12.0 points and 3.4 rebounds across 34 games, but his production climbed sharply over the final stretch. In his last 11 games, Davis posted 15.8 points per game, culminating in a 30-point performance in Arkansas’ Sweet 16 loss to Texas Tech. That outing included a perfect 11-for-11 effort from the free-throw line and six rebounds in 39 minutes.
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Mar 1, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Johnell Davis (1) drives against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn ImageJeff Blake-Imagn Images
Focused on the Next Step
Following the season, Davis expressed gratitude to the Arkansas community in a social media post, describing his time in Fayetteville as an “incredible experience.” With college behind him, his attention now turns fully to preparing for the draft process.
Whether he earns a Combine invite or not, Davis will be aiming to solidify his standing among pro scouts as a reliable scorer and tough-minded guard. With the 2025 NBA Draft set for June 25–26 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Davis’ next few weeks could go a long way in shaping his professional future.
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