Springfield senior Danny Davis narrowing down college choices

Two-sport standout plans to play football in college

Danny Davis has started for Springfield’s basketball team the last four years and opened his senior season Tuesday night against Tecumseh with a team-high 15 points. But the 6-foot-3 guard will be thinking a lot about football in the next few weeks when he’s off the court.

Davis is a major football recruit and is going to commit to a university within the next two months. According to Rivals, he’s been offered by 20 schools, including the likes of Oregon, Penn State and Michigan State.

It’ll be a busy weekend for Davis. After Springfield’s basketball game on Friday night at Beavercreek, he’ll spend much of the rest of the weekend on an official visit at Wisconsin.

Finding time for school work, basketball, and recruiting visits can be an exhausting process, but Davis said he’s gotten the hang of it over the past four years.

“It’s tough, but I just try to keep a good balance,” Davis said. “I’m going to Wisconsin this weekend for my second official (visit). It’s all getting close to Feb. 1, which is signing day and when I’ll sign.”

Late fall and early winter is one of the busiest times of the year for football recruiting. College coaches are permitted direct contact with prospective athletes now through Dec. 12, and then again from Jan. 12 through Jan. 28.

Davis said he’s narrowing his list of favorite schools but isn’t going to rush to make a decision before signing day. Athletes are permitted five official visits during their senior year, and Davis said he plans to use all of his. He’s already taken one to Kentucky.

Davis is being recruited as a wide receiver and is ranked as the fourth-best prospect in Ohio by Rivals. He played primarily at running back for Springfield the last three seasons but was a force at whatever position he was in. He rushed for 1,200 yards this season, caught 20 passes for 470 yards and returned 26 punts and kickoffs for 486 yards.

Though Davis has also seen interest from schools for basketball, he has not received the same level of attention as football. He’s scored over 1,300 points for Springfield since his freshman year and has helped lead the team to district final berths each of the last two seasons.

Although the recruiting process is important, Davis said he won’t let it distract from basketball games or practice. Davis said the Wildcats have high expectations, and the team was pleased with a 78-31 win over the Arrows on Tuesday.

“It’s a confidence builder, but it’s a baby step,” Davis said. “We’re back at it with Beavercreek on Friday, and it all starts in practice for that, honestly. We’ve got to get to practice and work together as a group with unity. We’ve got to work as a team and keep getting these wins.”

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