Kory Davis leads three Lions to preseason All-SAC teams
The South Atlantic Conference released the 2023-24 Men's Basketball Preseason Poll and All-SAC teams Thursday morning.
ROCK HILL, S.C. - The South Atlantic Conference released the 2023-24 Men's Basketball Preseason Poll and All-SAC teams Thursday morning.
Kory Davis, who was named the SAC Freshman of the Year for the 2022-23 season, was named to the preseason All-SAC First Team.
Davis, a native of Gastonia, N.C., averaged 15.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.6 steals per game this season. He was ranked fourth in the league in scoring and was in the top-10 in steals. He scored in double figures 22 times, including a career-high 28 points against Newberry on Feb. 11.
Also garnering recognition on the preseason All-SAC Third Team was brother Kendall Davis who started in 22 games, played in 26, and averaged eight points, two assists, and two steals per game.
Kadyn Dawkins, who did not play in the 2022-23 campaign due to injury, was also tabbed to the All-SAC Third Team. Dawkins was named the SAC Freshman of the Year during the 2021-22 season.
Mars Hill accumulated 28 points in the poll, placing 13th. To view the full release, please click here.
The Lions are next in action on Friday, November 10 when they face Converse at 3 p.m. as part of the Conference Carolinas/South Atlantic Conference Tipoff Classic.