Team Herro is looking like a real contender to win Peach Jam and their depth, size and defensive unity all are reasons to believe in their group. Davis impacts the game in all three of those ways as he defends bigs, rebounds and protects the rim as a help-side rim protector. Davis also passes the ball extremely well for a forward as he reads the court and hits cutters and spot-up shooters. Stuffing the stat sheet on Wednesday with a handful of points, rebounds and assists, Davis finds ways to impact winning every time he steps on the court.

Davis showed out in front of the Iowa State coaching staff in both of Freedom’s games in Appleton on Friday. Davis scored from the midpost, the paint, and consistently from way downtown. Donovan has been really good in his perimeter shot making this spring and summer and has proved loudly why he is headed to Ames after his senior season. Davis was dominant on the glass, shot blocking, passing lanes, and his facilitation in addition to his big scoring output against Fort Atkinson.

Prep Hoops Rankling: 2

The Iowa State recruit continues to impress with his ability to check virtually all of the boxes on a recruiter’s checklist. He can handle the ball. He can shoot it from distance. He can rebound with both hands at a high level. He can defend with physicality and finesse. And he is a terrific teammate who trusts the players on the floor wearing the same uniform. He helped Freeom to a 25-2 record as a junior by averaging 21.7 points, 12.0 rebounds and 4.7 assists. Davis is ranked No. 37 nationally by Prep Hoops.

Davis loudly stated his case to why he is the #1 ranked player in the 2027 class in the most recent Prep Hoops rankings. Donovan was an X-factor once again on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. The 6-foot-8 junior erased several Mustang shots directly at the rim. Davis is very talented at blocking shots and disrupting half court offense without fouling, a skill that is underrated in frontcourt players. Donovan plays a crucial role for the Irish’s no middle defense, walling off potential layups when teams baseline to score. On the offensive side, Davis saw a full face guard within the Little Chute zone, but it was not enough to shut him down. Davis led all scorers with 20 points, doing his damage from the line, from the post, and on put backs on offensive rebounds. Donovan is an explosive offensive rebounder, which allowed Freedom to get several second chance points in this matchup. Davis competes with a supremely talented Team Herro in the club season, and his interest from high major programs will multiply as the AAU season progresses. An Iowa assistant coach was in attendance to take in Davis’ skillset and high potential on Thursday night.

Donovan Davis Donovan Davis 6'8" | PF/SF Freedom | 2027 State #37 Nation WI defines the word consistent for head coach Andrew Gibbons. The 6-foot-8 ultra talented junior matched up against Minnesota-Duluth commit Wes Rahn Wes Rahn 6'8" | PF Lakeside Lutheran | 2026 State WI and was extremely efficient. Davis finished with 28 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals, and was 12 out of 13 from the free throw line for the Irish. Donovan was outstanding attacking in space downhill, operating out of the post, and electric in transition finishing and finding his teammates. This was one of the more impressive games I have seen from Davis, who has several division 1 offers, as he dominated from the tip in all aspects of the game. Donovan is a must-watch prospect to go out and see in person before his high school career concludes next school year. Things are setting up for Freedom to take on the undefeated Seymour Thunder in what could be the best sectional semifinal in division three.