Paul Davis (born July 21, 1984) is an American
professional basketball player who plays for the
NBA's Los Angeles Clippers. Davis played for
Rochester High School, earning Mr. Basketball of
Michigan honors in 2002. As a center for the
Michigan State Spartans, he finished the 2005 season
as the NCAA Tournament's leading rebounder. Davis
was ranked as the nation's number three center by
Lindy's College Basketball and the nation's number
five post man by Athlon Sports.
Early in his senior season, he was viewed as a
potential lottery (Top 14) pick. That year, he
averaged 17.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1
steal and 0.9 blocks, while also shooting 87% from
the free-throw line, and was 6-19 from three-point
territory.
