Written By: Kevin Moses
Peyton Davis
Twitter: Pgdavis11
Instagram: peytondavis11
6’0″
165 lbs.
Class of 2025
Martin County High School
Peyton Davis is a 3-point sniper but loves to get out in transition in fast break action. Peyton has an incredible IQ and is a defensive stud. He is tenacious and super aggressive and turns that defense into quick offense fueling that fast break for easy baskets. Peyton plays with a high-energy non-stop motor that fuels his team. He mixes it up well on the boards, making Peyton the total package and every coach’s dream.
This past season, Peyton averaged 10 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 2.5 steals. The most motivating thing for Peyton this past season was losing in the region championship. It made him realize how much harder he needed to work.
Peyton plays with D&D Mountain Elite during this AAU session. Peyton will look to improve on getting to the basket more and getting more shifty with the ball. Peyton’s AAU stats are 16 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals per game. The hard work is paying off. Peyton’s goals this upcoming season are to be the best team player he can be and make it back to Rupp Arena to compete in the Sweet 16, determined to work hard to see that his team gets there next March. Peyton likes playing against other aggressive players. It gets his adrenaline pumping and pushes him. Peyton feels you can’t get caught up in what just happened. You’ve gotta shake it off and keep focused. Nobody makes every shot and every call isn’t going to be perfect. You just have to play on.
D&D Sports Network Co-Owner Darryl McCoy had this to say about Davis. “Peyton is the ultimate floor general. He’s the locker room leader every successful team has to have. This dude is known for his defensive play, but his offense has really picked up. To be honest, I’ve not seen anyone shoot the long ball like him this Summer. Peyton is going to turn a lot of heads this Winter.”
Coaches should know that Peyton will bring his intense work ethic and his unselfish swagger to fuel his teammates and passion to do whatever it takes to get the win. Coming fresh off a season where he broke his school’s steals record, earning himself the prestigious Laithan Hall Award (Defensive POY), Peyton is looking to have an amazing Senior year and make all his teammates raise their game.
Peyton feels that the NAIA is a good fit for him, though he has had a few coaches say higher. But he has been to a few college workouts and seems to really fit in at that level. I assess that Peyton can excel at the NAIA or D2 level based on the defensive side alone. Add his scoring and passing abilities, and Peyton is gonna be a steal for some program. With his work ethic and coachable attitude, the ceiling is much higher than he gives himself credit for. Going to be fun seeing just how this upcoming season plays out for Peyton, and we should watch out for a breakout season ahead. Stay tuned.
