Arizona State Snags Deb Davenport For Rebuild
ASU beats out Penn State and Clemson to get Deb Davenport for the rebuild of its women's basketball program
Summary
- Deborah Davenport, a versatile three-year standout at NWFSC, chose Arizona State over offers from Penn State and Clemson.
- Davenport joins new head coach Molly Miller in the program's rebuild.
"New coach, new team, new players. Deb is the culture piece you need for that rebuild."
While Nevaeh Scott’s move was the longest in the making, three-year Raider Deb Davenport secured the highest profile move. Penn State and Clemson had both been hot on Deb’s trail, with their overtures growing as the NJCAA tournament approached. However, Arizona State’s new head coach, Molly Miller, brought former Penn State recruiting coordinator Daniel Barber to Tempe—along with his interest in Davenport.
“New coach, new team, new players,” said NWFSC Women’s Basketball Head Coach Bart Walker. “Deb is the culture piece you need for that rebuild.”
Davenport is the kind of prototypical stretch four that coaches dream about at night. Tall enough to be imposing around the rim, with length to block shots and deflect passes, and the slithery quickness to slide through screens and guard switches, Davenport combines the amazing physical and athletic traits with the motor and mentality to hit the glass hard and still push in transition.
“There's not too many players who you can find that really just play like that. Really think about it. She plays at 100 all game, she runs the floor, she rebounds, she can knock down an open shot and she just plays overall hard,” said Scott.
On offense, Davenport is unselfish and athletic, able to catch at the top of the key or mid-post, attack the basket on the dribble, or hit the spot-up. She’s also a great cutter that loves to catch a defense sleeping for easy points. This combination of skills left Scott tabbing her to be the Newcomer of the Year in the Big 12.
If Molly Miller and ASU can unlock her shooting fully, Deborah Davenport will be one of the most effective players in the Big-12.
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