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Larry Davis, a celebrated figure in South Carolina high school basketball, is set to be the new boys basketball coach at Brookland-Cayce High School. The announcement will be made at an upcoming school board meeting. Following the departure of Robert Wells, Davis brings a wealth of experience and has previously achieved notable success with other teams. The Bearcats community is hopeful for the future of their basketball program with Davis at the helm.

Brookland-Cayce Welcomes New Boys Basketball Coach Larry Davis!

The vibrant city of Brookland-Cayce is buzzing with excitement this week as news breaks that Larry Davis, a South Carolina Hall of Famer, will be taking the reins as the new boys basketball coach at Brookland-Cayce High School. The official announcement is set to be made at Thursday’s Lexington 2 school board meeting, but everyone is already abuzz with anticipation.

A New Chapter for Brookland-Cayce

Davis comes on board following the departure of Robert Wells, who has moved on to coach at Lexington High School. Wells was well-regarded, but with Davis stepping in, there’s a sense of optimism and eagerness for what lies ahead. Davis has a rich history of achievements in high school basketball, and it’s clear that he’s ready to make an impact.

He joins the Bearcats after spending the last three seasons at Mars Hill College in North Carolina, where he led the team. Though the results there weren’t what he had hoped for – with only 19 wins over those years – many believe that Davis’s extensive coaching background and past success can bring fresh energy and results to Brookland-Cayce.

Familiar Faces and New Challenges

This will be Davis’s fourth head coaching position. He previously enjoyed significant success at Lewisville, where a stellar performance in 2013 earned the team a coveted Class A championship. He also coached at Northwestern and then York Prep, where he led the team to a jaw-dropping 25-1 record and a spot in the Class 2A championship game in 2022. Unfortunately, that game saw his squad narrowly defeated by Gray Collegiate, a rival that he’ll face again in the upcoming season, with both teams sitting in Region 5-4A.

The Brookland-Cayce boys basketball team finished a strong 19-9 last season, making it to the second round of the Class 4A playoffs. Looking onwards, Davis will inherit a solid roster with promising talent including AJ Edwards, Carter Jackson, and Isaiah Oree. With those key players returning, expectations are running high for the upcoming season.

A Star on and off the Court

Davis isn’t just a coach; he’s a legend in South Carolina basketball circles. Hailing from Denmark-Olar High School, he was a standout player, averaging an astonishing 44 points per game during his senior year and earning the title of Mr. Basketball for the 1990-91 season. His total of 1,162 points in that season still holds as a record in the S.C. High School League.

After briefly playing for North Carolina, where he was part of the Tar Heels’ national championship team in 1993, Davis transferred to South Carolina. He dazzled fans there too, scoring 1,068 points in just two seasons, with a strong contribution to the Gamecocks’ first Southeastern Conference championship in 1997. His talent on the court earned him a well-deserved spot in the University of South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame in 2017.

Looking Ahead to the Girls Program

In addition to the excitement surrounding Davis’s hire, there’s also news on the girls’ side. Former Ridge View coach Terrence Gibson is expected to step in as the new girls basketball coach at Brookland-Cayce, following Jamaal Brown, who had a single season with the girls team. Gibson brings with him a wealth of experience, having been with Ridge View for over 20 years and achieving 259 wins, including a run to the Class 4A Lower State championship game in 2024. The girls team faced some challenges last season, ending with an 8-18 record, but with new leadership, there’s hope for a turnaround.

With both programs under new and experienced leadership, there’s a bright future ahead for Brookland-Cayce High School basketball. The Bearcats community is eagerly looking forward to seeing how both the boys and girls teams will develop and perform in the upcoming season. Let the games begin!

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