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Silent in huge win Davis supplied one rebound in 15 minutes during Tuesday's 81-77 win over Texas Tech.

Impact Davis has started all three games for the Illini, but he did next to nothing in a huge win over Texas Tech, pulling down one rebound across 15 minutes. Davis still has plenty of time to settle in this year, but he may take a backseat to Illinois' brighter stars in the biggest games.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

David Mirkovic has 19 points, 14 rebounds to lead No. 17 Illinois to a 113-55 win over Jackson State

David Mirkovic scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as No. 17 Illinois opened the season with a 113-55 win over Jackson State

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Illinois basketball's roster reload started with Mercer transfer Jake Davis Jake Davis had a unique perspective on the Illinois men's basketball team's ever-evolving roster this offseason.

APRIL 1, 2025 • STLTODAY.COM

Tre White leads Illinois to a 93-73 rout of No. 15 Michigan

Tre White had 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead Illinois to a 93-73 rout of No. 15 Michigan 93-73

MARCH 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Not starting Saturday Davis (illness) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game at Duke, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Davis exited early during Tuesday's loss to Wisconsin. The fact that he's not in the first unit for this clash against the Blue Devils makes it uncertain whether he'll end up playing or not.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Tuesday Davis missed the second half of the game as he dealt with an illness, Derek Piper of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Davis was included in the starting lineup but was limited to just eight minutes on the court as he came down with an illness. The sophomore forward will aim to be back for Saturday's game against Duke.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Badgers Davis is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Wisconsin, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Davis is in the starting lineup for the first time this season, as Illinois will be missing Morez Johnson (wrist) while there's uncertainty over the availability of Tomislav Ivicic (undisclosed). Davis is averaging 3.3 points and 1.6 rebounds per game this season.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits three treys in win Davis racked up 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt) and three rebounds over 16 minutes during Sunday's 83-74 victory over Northwestern.

Impact Davis converted on 3-of-6 looks from range, closing with 11 points and three rebounds during Sunday's win over the Wildcats. The 6-foot-6 sophomore transfer from Mercer has appeared in 18 games this season, averaging 3.1 points and 1.6 rebounds on 9.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with Illinois Davis has committed to Illinois ahead of the 2024-25 season, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Davis is set to join the Fighting Illini next season after a standout year with Mercer. The 6-foot-6 freshman averaged nine points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.7 steals while shooting 38.7 percent from range (4.7 attempts per game). Davis will look to take his streaky shooting to a new level of competition next season.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Davis has announced that he will enter the NCAA transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Davis will depart from Mercer after spending his freshman season with the program. The 6-foot-6 guard appeared in all 33 games (25 starts), averaging nine points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.7 steals on 28.5 minutes per game.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE