About Dwight Davis (basketball)
Dwight E. Davis (born October 28, 1949) is a retired American professional basketball player. After playing college basketball at the University of Houston from 1969 to 1972, Davis was selected as the 3rd overall pick of 1972 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Nicknamed "Double D", Davis played for five seasons in the NBA. == College career == Graduating from Worthing High School in Houston, Texas, Davis enrolled at Houston, recruited by Hall of Fame Coach Guy Lewis. As a sophomore in 1969–1970, Davis averaged 19.9 points and 10.3 rebounds as Houston finished 25–5 and advanced to the 1970 NCAA University Division basketball tournament. Davis averaged 20.1 points, 12.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists as the 1970–1971 Cougars were 22–7. In the 1971 NCAA University Division basketball tournament, Davis had 30 points and 8 rebounds in Houston's opening round win over New Mexico State and averaged 22 points and 10 rebounds in the Cougars' three games. As a senior in 1971–1972, Davis averaged 24.4 points, 11.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists. Houston finished 20–7 and again appeared in the NCAA Tournament. Davis earned a BS degree from Houston and is a member of the Bauer Business School Circle of Honor. == NBA career == Davis was the No.
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