Gatorade 2022 - 2023: Player of the Year

Boys Basketball - Maine

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BOYS BASKETBALL

William Davies

Guard
THORNTON ACADEMY
SACO, MAINE
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-3
Press Release

Peak Performance

19.7

Average Points (per game)

7.1

Average Rebounds (per game)

6.9

Average Assists (per game)

1.5

Average Steals (per game)
“Davies is the best player in the state. Everything in their offense runs through him and he continues to get better every game. He has amazing court vision and makes his teammates better.”
John Trull
Head Coach - Bonny Eagle head coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-3, 180-pound senior guard led the Trojans to a 17-4 record and the Maine Class AA regional final this past season. Davies averaged 19.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game. He was named the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Player of the Year and was a finalist for the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches Mr. Basketball Award.

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Academic Achievement

Davies has maintained a weighted 3.62 GPA in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination. 

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Exemplary Character

Davies has volunteered locally on behalf of a local food drive in Saco, organizing food delivery. He has also donated his time coaching at youth basketball summer camps.