MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee head basketball coach has lived and coached in the Murfreesboro community for 15 years.
Throughout his tenure, Davis, 57, has been a leader both on and off the court. For his outstanding role in the community, the Daily News Journal has named him its 2016 Sportsperson of the Year.
"I'm very honored, because there are a lot of well-deserving people who effect our community at a really high level in a lot of different ways," he said. "It's quite an honor to be named DNJ Sportsperson of the Year.
"When a coach is awarded this type of honor, it's a credit to your supportive wife and family, committed and talented players, a hard-working staff and a very supportive administration to which I would like to say thank you.