University of Houston Athletics
Devin Davis Signs Contract with Orlando Magic
9/28/2018 8:09:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Forward becomes third Cougar in last two years to join NBA
HOUSTON – University of Houston forward Devin Davis became the latest Cougar to join the NBA when he signed a contract with the Orlando Magic on Thursday evening.
In 2017-18, Davis was the only Cougar to start all 35 games while helping lead Houston to its first NCAA Tournament victory since 1984. The Indianapolis native averaged 10.9 points per game and was the Cougars' leading rebounder with 6.3 rebounds per contest.
He ranked among the American Athletic Conference's top-30 leaders in both scoring and rebounding and stood 15th after hitting nearly 49 percent of his shots from the field.
Davis led all players with 28 points on 10-of-14 shooting and added 10 rebounds in a win over SEC opponent Arkansas inside H&PE Arena on Dec. 2. It was one of his team-leading five double-doubles in 2017-18.
In 55 games during his Houston career, Davis posted 9.9 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.
Davis became the third Cougar in the last two years sign an NBA contract. Guard Damyean Dotson was taken in the Second Round of the 2017 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks, while guard Rob Gray signed with the Houston Rockets earlier this summer.
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BUY TICKETS
Under the leadership of 2018 American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Kelvin Sampson, the University of Houston Men's Basketball program will compete in a school-record 20 home games during the 2018-19 season.
Playing their first four regular-season home games as well as a Nov. 1 exhibition against Dallas Baptist inside Health & PE Arena on the Texas Southern campus, Houston opens the $60-million Fertitta Center against Pac-12 opponent Oregon at 8 p.m., Dec. 1
Fans may purchase season tickets for as low as $175, a value of less than $9 per home game, while University of Houston graduates from the previous five academic years qualify for special Young Alumni pricing in Section 117 for only $125.
Due to an overwhelming response as the Cougars prepare to move into the Fertitta Center, fans are encouraged to buy their season tickets soon. To order season tickets, fans can call 713-462-6647 or visit uhcougars.com/tickets and follow the appropriate links.
To find the best seats inside the Fertitta Center, fans can check out a 3D map by visiting uhcougars.com/fertittacenter3d.
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ABOUT THE FERTITTA CENTER
With a capacity of 7,100, the Fertitta Center will feature a premium club and courtside club as well as a reconfigured bowl with mid-court seating closing to game action. The facility also includes floor-level seating opposite the team benches for UH students.
The University will transform an area adjacent to the Fertitta Center into Hofheinz Pavilion, where fans will be greeted by a bronze statue of former Harris Country Judge Roy Hofheinz.
The renovation was made possible through a generous $20-million donation from University of Houston System Board of Regents Chairman Tillman J. Fertitta and his family in 2016.
JOIN the 50-50 CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered team apparel, a signed basketball, invitations to practice, a tour of the $25 million Guy V. Lewis Development Facility, regular updates about the program and much more.
To join the 50-50 Club, fans can call 713-743-9742 or email UHMensBasketball@uh.edu. For more information about the 50-50 Club, levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
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