Anthony Davis Rookie of the Year
The Brow: From Kentucky champion to NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist.
Anthony Marshon Davis Jr. (born March 11, 1993), nicknamed 'AD' and 'the Brow', is an American professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted as the first overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets.
Quick Facts
- Player
- Anthony Davis
- Award
- NBA Rookie of the Year
- Season
- 2012-13
- Team
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Draft position
- First Overall Pick (2012)
- Vote status
- Unanimous Selection
Lore & Background
After his rookie season, Davis was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. He did not lead all rookies in scoring; his averages and rankings are not detailed in the source.
Reader's Guide
Davis played one season of college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, leading them to a national championship and being named the most outstanding player of the 2012 NCAA tournament. He was the Consensus National Player of the Year and first team All-American.
Did You Know?
- Davis led the NCAA in blocks and set Southeastern Conference and NCAA Division I freshman single-season blocked shots records.
- He won gold medals with the United States national team on the 2012 Olympic team, 2014 World Cup team, and 2024 Olympic team.
- Davis is one of only eight players to achieve the basketball Triple Crown.
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