Rahmel Davis Commits to University of Saint Francis

Rahmel Davis Commits to University of Saint Francis

BAKERSFIELD, CA - The Bakersfield College men's basketball program would like to announce the commitment of sophomore Rahmel Davis to Saint Francis University located in Jolliet, Illinois. 

Davis will continue his collegiate athletic career on the basketball team for the Fighting Saints under the direction of head coach Ryan Marks. Saint Francis University is an NAIA school that competes in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. "It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome Rahmel Davis to the University of St. Francis and the Fighting Saints Men's Basketball "Neighborhood.". Rahmel's decision to continue his academic pursuits and collegiate basketball career with us is energizing news.  We've enjoyed significant past success with Student-Athletes joining us from California Community Colleges.  It's our good fortune to now add Rahmel coming from Bakersfield and Coach Chávez who does an outstanding job of developing players to thrive at the four-year level.  Rahmel is a talented and versatile player with a passionate yet humble approach, and he will fit right in with our returning core.  We know Rahmel will make a positive impact on our campus and look forward to his arrival in Joliet" said Marks. 

During his time at BC, he played in a total of 53 games, averaging 14.6 points per game, and averaged 7.7 rebounds per game.

Bakersfield College Athletics is excited to watch Rahmel Davis continue to be an excellent student-athlete. " We are very pleased to see Rahmel continue his Collegiate career at the University of Saint Francis. I've known Coach Marks for 19 years and have the utmost respect for him as a professional and personally. I'm excited for Rahmel to have this opportunity and know he will grow as a student as well. It's always a privilege to earn a private school education and I know Rahmel is going to take full advantage" said head coach Aaron Chavez. 

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