Providence Guard Daquan Davis Enters Transfer Portal

Sophomore guard plans to leave Friars after knee injury limited his season.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 2:29pm

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Providence sophomore guard Daquan Davis, a former four-star recruit, plans to enter the transfer portal after appearing in just three games this season due to a knee injury that required surgery. Davis began his college career at Florida State before transferring to Providence last offseason.

Why it matters

Davis was expected to play a key role for the Friars this season, but his injury and the recent firing of head coach Kim English have led him to seek a new opportunity elsewhere. His decision to transfer highlights the fluidity of the modern college basketball landscape as players look to maximize their playing time and opportunities.

The details

A 6-foot-1 guard from Baltimore, Maryland, Davis averaged 8.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game during his freshman season at Florida State. He originally committed to Providence out of high school before decommitting and signing with the Seminoles. Davis transferred to the Friars last offseason but was limited to just three games this year due to the knee injury that required surgery.

  • Davis began his college career at Florida State in 2024.
  • He transferred to Providence last offseason.
  • Davis appeared in just 3 games for the Friars this season due to a knee injury.

The players

Daquan Davis

A 6-foot-1 sophomore guard who began his college career at Florida State before transferring to Providence, where he was limited to 3 games this season due to a knee injury.

Kim English

The former head coach of the Providence Friars, who was fired earlier this month.

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What’s next

Davis will now enter the NCAA transfer portal as he looks to continue his college basketball career at a new school.

The takeaway

Davis' decision to transfer highlights the challenges faced by college basketball players who suffer injuries, as well as the ongoing fluidity of the transfer portal landscape as players seek new opportunities to maximize their playing time and development.