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Deyonta Davis: No. 31 overall pick in NBA Draft

Deyonta Davis of MSU dunks over a Penn State defender in the 2nd half of their game Sunday February 28, 2016 in East Lansing. KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
Deyonta Davis of MSU dunks over a Penn State defender in the 2nd half of their game Sunday February 28, 2016 in East Lansing. KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
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Dave Wasinger/Lansing State Journal Freshman Deyonta Davis smiles as he talks with reporters at media day for the MSU men's basketball team Tuesday at the Breslin Center. Freshman Deyonta Davis smiles as he talks with reporters at media day for the MSU men's basketball team Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at the Breslin Center.
Dave Wasinger/Lansing State Journal Freshman Deyonta Davis smiles as he talks with reporters at media day for the MSU men's basketball team Tuesday at the Breslin Center. Freshman Deyonta Davis smiles as he talks with reporters at media day for the MSU men's basketball team Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at the Breslin Center.
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Kevin W. Fowler/for the Lansing State Journal Deyonta Davis, left, and Eron Harris, right, figure to be critical pieces to next year's team, if Davis returns for his sophomore season. Deyonta Davis, left, and Eron Harris, right, figure to be critical pieces to next year's team, if Davis returns for his sophomore season.
Kevin W. Fowler/for the Lansing State Journal Deyonta Davis, left, and Eron Harris, right, figure to be critical pieces to next year's team, if Davis returns for his sophomore season. Deyonta Davis, left, and Eron Harris, right, figure to be critical pieces to next year's team, if Davis returns for his sophomore season.
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Michigan State freshman forward Deyonta Davis (23) goes up for a dunk during a first round NCAA Tournament game between second-seeded Michigan State and 15-seeded Middle Tennessee Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
Michigan State freshman forward Deyonta Davis (23) goes up for a dunk during a first round NCAA Tournament game between second-seeded Michigan State and 15-seeded Middle Tennessee Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
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The three freshmen on the Spartans squad Matt McQuaid, left, Deyonta Davis, center, and Kyle Ahrens, look to make an immediate impact for the Spartans this year. Photo taken Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at media day for the basketball team.
The three freshmen on the Spartans squad Matt McQuaid, left, Deyonta Davis, center, and Kyle Ahrens, look to make an immediate impact for the Spartans this year. Photo taken Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at media day for the basketball team.
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Mike Carter/USA TODAY Sports Denzel Valentine, top, and Deyonta Davis are both certain NBA first-round draft picks. NBA teams think they know what they're getting with Valentine, but would be drafting Davis on pure potential. Denzel Valentine (top) and Deyonta Davis (bottom) are both certain NBA first-round draft picks. NBA teams think they know what they're getting with Valentine, but would be drafting Davis on pure potential.
Mike Carter/USA TODAY Sports Denzel Valentine, top, and Deyonta Davis are both certain NBA first-round draft picks. NBA teams think they know what they're getting with Valentine, but would be drafting Davis on pure potential. Denzel Valentine (top) and Deyonta Davis (bottom) are both certain NBA first-round draft picks. NBA teams think they know what they're getting with Valentine, but would be drafting Davis on pure potential.
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Michigan State freshman forward Deyonta Davis (23) gives high fives to fans as he walks off the court after MSU's 90-81 loss to Middle Tennessee during a first round NCAA Tournament Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
Michigan State freshman forward Deyonta Davis (23) gives high fives to fans as he walks off the court after MSU's 90-81 loss to Middle Tennessee during a first round NCAA Tournament Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
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Andy Manis/Associated Press Would another year with coach Tom Izzo be best for Michigan State big man Deyonta Davis? FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2016, file photo, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo talks with Deyonta Davis during an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, in Madison, Wisc. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo says he will assist freshman Deyonta Davis as he considers entering the NBA draft. Izzo had a news conference Tuesday, wrapping up a season that ended with a stunning loss to Middle Tennessee State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Andy Manis/Associated Press Would another year with coach Tom Izzo be best for Michigan State big man Deyonta Davis? FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2016, file photo, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo talks with Deyonta Davis during an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, in Madison, Wisc. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo says he will assist freshman Deyonta Davis as he considers entering the NBA draft. Izzo had a news conference Tuesday, wrapping up a season that ended with a stunning loss to Middle Tennessee State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
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Michigan State's Deyonta Davis, right, works against Ohio State's Mickey Mitchell during an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2016. Michigan State won 81-62. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Michigan State's Deyonta Davis, right, works against Ohio State's Mickey Mitchell during an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2016. Michigan State won 81-62. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
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Deyonta Davis ,center, of MSU lays the ball in after being fouled by Jordan Nobles ,15 of Eastern Michigan during their game Monday November 23, 2015 in East Lansing. The basket and the freethrow counted toward Davis' team high 16 points. KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
Deyonta Davis ,center, of MSU lays the ball in after being fouled by Jordan Nobles ,15 of Eastern Michigan during their game Monday November 23, 2015 in East Lansing. The basket and the freethrow counted toward Davis' team high 16 points. KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
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Dave Wasinger/Lansing State Jour Deyonta Davis, going up for a shot, competed in the Moneyball Pro-Am Summer Basketball League. Michigan State University freshman Deyonta Davis (5) goes up for a shot during the first game of the opening night of the Moneyball Pro-Am Summer Basketball League Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in Lansing.
Dave Wasinger/Lansing State Jour Deyonta Davis, going up for a shot, competed in the Moneyball Pro-Am Summer Basketball League. Michigan State University freshman Deyonta Davis (5) goes up for a shot during the first game of the opening night of the Moneyball Pro-Am Summer Basketball League Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in Lansing.
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Muskegon's Deyonta Davis (21) and Everett's Trevor Manuel, rear, jump for the tipoff at the start of their MHSAA quarterfinal game Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at Don Johnson Field House in Lansing, Mich. Everett won 75-52.
Muskegon's Deyonta Davis (21) and Everett's Trevor Manuel, rear, jump for the tipoff at the start of their MHSAA quarterfinal game Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at Don Johnson Field House in Lansing, Mich. Everett won 75-52.
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Muskegon's Deyonta Davis pauses during the MHSAA quarterfinal game against Lansing Everett Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at Don Johnson Field House in Lansing, Mich. Everett won 75-52.
Muskegon's Deyonta Davis pauses during the MHSAA quarterfinal game against Lansing Everett Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at Don Johnson Field House in Lansing, Mich. Everett won 75-52.
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