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Mountain Brook Today
By the People, for the People
Mountain Brook Native Commits to Samford Basketball
Ty Davis returns home after two seasons at Creighton
Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:09pm
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The homecoming of a local basketball star brings new energy and potential to Samford's program.Mountain Brook TodayTy Davis, a former standout at Mountain Brook High School, has committed to play basketball at Samford University after spending the last two seasons at Creighton. The 6-foot guard will have two years of eligibility remaining with the Bulldogs.
Why it matters
Davis was a highly touted recruit out of high school, drawing interest from several major programs before choosing Creighton. His decision to transfer back home to Samford represents a homecoming for the Alabama native and an opportunity for the Bulldogs to add an experienced player to their roster.
The details
During his time at Creighton, Davis played in 33 games last season, averaging 11.3 minutes per contest and dishing out 38 assists for the Blue Jays. As a freshman, he appeared in 28 games with one start. At Mountain Brook High School, Davis was a two-time finalist for Class 6A Player of the Year, scoring over 1,500 points in his career.
- Davis played the last two seasons at Creighton.
- He announced his commitment to Samford on Friday, April 10, 2026.
The players
Ty Davis
A 6-foot guard who played the last two seasons at Creighton and is now transferring to Samford University.
Lennie Acuff
The head coach of the Samford Bulldogs men's basketball team, who will welcome Davis to the program for the next two seasons.
What they’re saying
“Ty Davis is heading home.”
— Thomas Ashworth, Author
What’s next
Davis will have two seasons of eligibility remaining with the Bulldogs, and he is expected to be a key contributor for Samford as they look to build on their 18-14 overall record and 11-7 SoCon conference mark from last season.
The takeaway
Davis' decision to transfer back to his home state of Alabama and join the Samford program represents an opportunity for the talented guard to make an immediate impact at the Division I level and potentially help the Bulldogs contend for a conference championship.
