Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Hubert Davis:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Hubert Ira Davis Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born May 17, 1970
  • Hometown: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm)
  • Weight: 183 pounds (83 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 13 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 44, 23, 14 (varied by team)
  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • High School: Lake Braddock Secondary School, Burke, Virginia
  • College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (North Carolina Tar Heels) (1988–1992)
  • NBA Draft: 1992, 1st round, 20th overall pick by the New York Knicks
  • Teams Played For:
    • New York Knicks (1992–1996)
    • Toronto Raptors (1996–1997)
    • Dallas Mavericks (1997–1998)
    • Washington Wizards (1998–2001)
    • Detroit Pistons (2001–2002)
    • New Jersey Nets (2003–2004)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Hubert Davis has three children.
  • Siblings: Hubert Davis has two siblings.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Hubert Davis’s player archetype was a movement-shooter combo guard: a lean 6-foot-5 perimeter scorer who did his best work spacing the floor, flying off screens, and punishing defenses with high-level spot-up and catch-and-shoot range rather than overpowering defenders or creating constant rim pressure. Defensively, he fit best as a team-oriented perimeter guard who could hold his position and compete within structure, though his value came more from discipline and effort than from physical disruption. Offensively, his role was clear—stretch the defense, convert threes at an elite clip, make simple reads, and keep the ball moving—while his slim frame and guard size made him more finesse than force. Put together, Davis played with a polished, low-drama style built on shooting gravity, clean decision-making, and off-ball precision, giving teams a reliable floor-spacing backcourt option whose biggest weapon was his shot. (CBS Sports)

Sources:
CBS Sports — How Hubert Davis’ unorthodox journey from North Carolina and back could prepare him to be the Tar Heels coach
247Sports — Hubert Davis Made Sure to Spend NBA Draft Night Alone in 1992
ESPN — Hubert Davis – Detroit Pistons Shooting Guard
Sports Illustrated — Reflecting on Hubert Davis’ Career as an NBA Player