08 Feb 2023 Brai’lon Davis – Mayflower (501 Basketball Team 2023)

When his sophomore season was cut short with a knee injury, Mayflower senior guard Brai’lon Davis didn’t let adversity stop him from getting back to the game he loved. 

Two years later, alongside his twin brother, Jailon, a full-strength Davis is ready to give this season everything he has.  

“Brai’lon is a great student leader in the classroom who sets a great example for the student body,” Mayflower head coach Brent Stallings said. “On the court, he is a sound player, both offensively and defensively. He plays with intensity, is unselfish and sets the example for his teammates.”

When he’s not leading the Eagles to victory on the court, Davis is focused on improving his abilities as a team leader.

“My team goals are to fix the things that need to be fixed by learning every day,” Davis said. “I watch basketball every chance I get. No matter if it’s high school, college, NBA or overseas, each team I watch teaches me something different to help me with my game.” As the Eagles eye a return to the Class 3A State Tournament, Davis plans to use the lessons he’s learned to lead his team to new heights. 

“A life lesson I’ve learned from playing basketball is that a setback can lead you to greater things,” Davis said. “I want to be remembered as an impactful player, a great teammate and as someone who never gave up. I’ve learned that doing my best every day can lead me to better things.”