RJ Davis has become a top name in college basketball thanks to his outstanding skills and impressive NIL deals. The UNC Tar Heels guard boasts an estimated NIL valuation of $2 million, making him one of the most marketable athletes in the sport.
Meanwhile, Hubert Davis, a former NBA player, currently leads UNC’s men’s basketball team as head coach. He took over this role in 2021 following Roy Williams’ retirement. Known for his contributions as a Tar Heel player and as an NBA veteran, Davis has a strong presence in UNC’s basketball legacy.
However, a question that often arises is whether Davis is related to his coach. Let’s explore what we know about the two.
Is RJ Davis related to UNC HC Hubert Davis?
In the 2024-25 season, RJ Davis continued his strong performance, averaging 17.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. He also set a UNC single-season record with 113 three-pointers, averaging 2.1 threes per game.
Since becoming UNC’s head coach in 2021, Huber Davis has guided the team to a 78-31 record, an ACC title in 2024, and a national runner-up finish in 2022, maintaining a .716 winning percentage.
Hubert Davis Reflects on First Seeing RJ Davis Play
UNC head coach Davis vividly recalls the first time he watched his now star guard play. Hubert attended a Nike AAU event in Atlanta as an assistant coach under Roy Williams. Opting to scout multiple games instead of focusing on one, Hubert returned to the same court.
“I walked around all the 12 courts, and I just kept turning around. … I found myself at that court almost the whole time,” Davis told media personnel
“Impressed by RJ’s style and character,” Hubert told Williams,
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“I came back to Coach Williams and was like, ‘There’s this kid named RJ Davis that’s pretty good. I think we need to take a look at him. He just plays the right way and looks like a pretty good kid. I love the way that he interacts with his coaches and his teammates.”
Five years later, Davis will play his ACC-record 170th game in UNC’s regular-season finale against No. 2 Duke.
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