Cruz Davis - College Basketball News & Rumors

Withdrawing from draft Davis has withdrawn from the NBA Draft and will return to college for the 2026-27 season, per Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Davis will officially join Texas Tech following his withdrawal from the NBA Draft. The 6-foot-3 junior previously committed to join the Red Raiders out of the transfer portal following two seasons with Hofstra. The former Iona and St. John's transfer averaged 20.1 points and 4.7 assists per game for the Pride last season.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Puts name in into NBA Draft Davis is an early entry into the NBA Draft, per NBA Communications.

Impact Davis had a stella year at Hofstra in 2025-26, averaging 20.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists. He transferred to Texas Tech in the offseason, but he'll go through the NBA Draft process as well ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

St. John's Zuby Ejiofor wins Met Writers top award, Claxton and Holloway share coach of year

St. John’s Zuby Ejiofor has been chosen as the Lt. Frank J

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Joins Texas Tech Davis has committed to Texas Tech, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Davis transfer portal dreams came true as he landed with one of the premier programs in the country. He is coming off an excellent season with Hofstra where he started all 35 games and averaged 20.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.1 steals while also shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc. It's too early to tell if he will be a starter, but he should at least be a part of the rotation given his prior success and shooting ability.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Entering portal again Davis is entering the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Sam Kayser of League Ready.

Impact As part of Hofstra, Davis logged 17.4 points and 2.1 three-pointers made per game. Prior to the Pride, he logged two seasons for other teams. So if Davis transfers colleges again, the junior's next school would be his fourth.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Alabama faces Hofstra in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 18 Alabama Crimson Tide play the Hofstra Pride in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Alabama Crimson Tide play Hofstra Pride in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 18 Alabama Crimson Tide play in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against the Hofstra Pride

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Hofstra's Cruz Davis savors March Madness return as one of many notable players from one-bid leagues

Cruz Davis’ only previous taste of March Madness came three years and two transfers ago

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Helps Hofstra to NCAA Tournament Davis finished Tuesday's 75-69 win over Monmouth with 12 points (3-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal in 31 minutes.

Impact Davis did not have his best game in the CAA Tournament Final, but teammate Preston Edmead carried the offense in this one. Davis has had a great season, however, averaging 20.2 points, 4.6 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game. Hofstra will need him to do better than 3-for-13 from the field if they are going to pull off a big upset in the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Edmead scores 26 points and Hofstra wins CAA tourney to end 25-year NCAA Tournament drought

Freshman Preston Edmead scored a season-high 26 points and Hofstra is returning to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 25 years after defeating Monmouth 75-69 for the Coastal...

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Hofstra takes on Monmouth in CAA Championship game

The Hofstra Pride and the Monmouth Hawks meet in the CAA Championship

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Hofstra edges Towson 68-65 in OT, will play Monmouth for CAA Tournament title

Preston Edmead scored 22 and hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with three seconds left in overtime to rally Hofstra to a 68-65 victory over Towson in a Coastal Athletic Association Tourname...

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Hofstra Pride and Towson Tigers play in CAA Tournament

The Hofstra Pride face the Towson Tigers in the CAA Tournament

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Davis scores 30 to lead Hofstra over William & Mary 92-61 in CAA Tournament quarterfinal

Cruz Davis scored 30 points to spark Hofstra to a 92-61 romp over William & Mary in a Coastal Athletic Association Tournament quarterfinal

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Hofstra Pride play in CAA Tournament against the William & Mary Tribe

The Hofstra Pride and William & Mary Tribe play in the CAA Tournament

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Preston Edmead scores 19 and Hofstra knocks off Drexel 62-51

Led by Preston Edmead's 19 points, the Hofstra Pride defeated the Drexel Dragons 62-51 in a regular-season finale

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Drexel takes on Hofstra after Blakeney's 22-point showing

Drexel visits the Hofstra Pride after Shane Blakeney scored 22 points in the Dragons' 65-60 victory over the Campbell Fighting Camels

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Davis' 22 lead Hofstra over Northeastern 82-68

Led by Cruz Davis' 22 points, the Hofstra Pride defeated the Northeastern Huskies 82-68 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Davis leads Hofstra against Northeastern after 20-point game

Hofstra faces the Northeastern Huskies after Cruz Davis scored 20 points in the Pride's 79-43 victory against the Hampton Pirates

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Davis scores 20, Hofstra takes down Hampton 79-43

Led by Cruz Davis' 20 points, the Hofstra Pride defeated the Hampton Pirates 79-43 on Thursday

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Hofstra hosts Hampton after Davis' 22-point game

Hofstra hosts the Hampton Pirates after Cruz Davis scored 22 points in Hofstra's 70-66 loss to the UNC Wilmington Seahawks

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Wessler scores 18, UNC Wilmington defeats Hofstra 70-66

Led by Patrick Wessler's 18 points, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks defeated the Hofstra Pride 70-66 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

UNC Wilmington hosts Hofstra after Davis' 23-point game

Hofstra visits the UNC Wilmington Seahawks after Cruz Davis scored 23 points in the Pride's 66-62 victory against the Charleston (SC) Cougars

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Davis' 23 help Hofstra beat Charleston (SC) 66-62

Led by Cruz Davis' 23 points, the Hofstra Pride defeated the Charleston (SC) Cougars 66-62 on Thursday