Brian Davis of South Plaquemines signs with Paul Quinn College

Brian Davis, Jr. of South Plaquemines has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball at Paul Quinn College in Dallas, TX.

A 6-foot-5 shooting guard, Davis, Jr. was a two-year starter for the Hurricanes and served as team captain. Davis, Jr. led South Plaquemines to a school record for wins in a single in both seasons for Coach Cameron Hill.

“Brian was the type of player you dream about,” Hill said. “Brian was an unbelievable leader who always led by example which is ideal at this level. He was very coachable, humble and unselfish. Many of his teammates spoke about how you never knew Brian was the best player because he never carrier himself in that light. I believe for Brian the sky is the limit for his future. Knowing the work ethic he has I am sure he will go to college and get his degree. I am sure he will work tirelessly on his game to get better and push to make it professionally. Personally if he commits to the craft on and off the court he has to the tools to become an outstanding college basketball player.”

He averaged 16.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.4 blocked shots per game and shot 41 percent from three-point range. Davis, Jr. was an All-District 12-2A performer twice. He was the Most Valuable Player in the Orleans/Jefferson All-Star game. Davis, Jr. was named the two-time Most Valuable Player for the Hurricanes and the South Plaquemines MaxPreps Player of the Year. South Plaquemines won 13 games in the 2016-17 season and 14 games in the 2017-18 season.

“Its a relieving thing, knowing that my college is paid for,” Davis said. “It’s also a really cool accolade to receive a basketball scholarship to college.”

Davis, Jr. cited his primary motivation which brought him to this time and place.

“Working hard everyday, staying dedicated to my craft, and being motivated everyday by Coach Cam,” Davis, Jr. said. “The one thing I will miss is the people, my family and the entire community, this is always going to be home for me.”