This week's edition of the Ridgewater Athlete Spotlight features sophomore Basketball player from Davenport, IA, Jovohn Davis.
Why Ridgewater and what are you studying while in school here?
Having the opportunity to play at the next level. I am studying liberal arts.
What has been your favorite aspect of being on the Ridgewater Basketball team?
Definitely my teammates. Making memories with my brothers.
Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions?
2 knocks on the floor before the game starts.
If you could meet any athlete ( past or present ) who would it be and why?
Kevin Durant, he has always been my favorite player.
What is your dream vacation?
I would love to go to Jamaica or Tokyo. Jamaica because they have good food. Tokyo because they are like 10 years in the future.
What is your favorite sports memory to date?
Senior year we swept the #1 team in the conference and beat a team the school hadn't beat in 24 years. Also senior year our first home game of the season we had a memorial reveal for Jermilyn and there was so many people it was crazy. We started out on a 20-2 run but at halftime the lights went out and we had to reschedule the game.
Who has been the biggest influence on your athletic career and why?
My life long friend and teammate, Jermilyn who passed away. He really showed me what it means to work hard.