Davis now boasts the chance to shine in front of NBA scouts, coaches and executives.
A former Syracuse Orange men’s basketball forward will soon have a chance to make an impression in front of NBA scouts and personnel.
Jyare Davis, who played one season with Syracuse, was one of 44 players who received an invite to the NBA G League Elite Camp. Michael Scotto of USA Today was the first to report.
The camp allows Davis and others named to showcase their skills leading up to the NBA Draft. Attendees will also participate in five-on-five games plus strength and agility drills.
Former Syracuse guards Judah Mintz and Buddy Boeheim are among the names who recently got G League Elite Camp invites.
Sources: The 2025 NBA G League Elite Camp list has been unveiled below. A select number of standout players from this event will also be invited to participate in the 2025 NBA Draft Combine. pic.twitter.com/ILTGJZrJ85
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) May 4, 2025
Prior to joining the Orange, Davis played three seasons with the Delaware Blue Hens. He became a full-time starter in his last two years with Delaware and averaged 14.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 94 total games.
Davis transferred to the Orange coming off a year where he earned second-team All-Coastal Athletic Association honors. He played in 33 games for Syracuse (22 as a starter) and finished with averages of 9.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.4 blocks in just under 25 minutes per game.
Davis measures at six-foot-seven and 220 lbs. In today’s league especially, good wing players come at a premium and scouts are keeping an eye on finding forwards with defensive versatility and the ability to move up and down positions.
On paper, Davis showed those flashes as a switchable wing who, in theory, can guard three through five. He predominantly played the four at Syracuse next to either Donnie Freeman, Eddie Lampkin or Naheem McLeod.
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That versatility, along with the energy as a rebounder and ability to get his own on offense mainly around the basket or from the mid-range area, is intriguing. The key concern will obviously be Davis’ outside shot. He finished his collegiate career shooting below 29% from three on 1.3 attempts per game, though he did shoot over 71% on free throws. Assuming he gets a shot in the pros, that will really determine his role, usage and position.
An unknown number of participants in the G League Elite Camp who shine and are draft-eligible will be invited to the NBA Draft Combine.
Davis will look to capitalize on the opportunity and push to standout in the camp, which will take place from Friday to Sunday in Chicago.