Cleveland, OH
Origin Stories: Kent State’s VonCameron Davis
Everyone sees what happens on gameday. The points, the big plays, the final score and the numbers each player produces. But being a great basketball player is about so much more than that. It’s about the work that happens when no one’s watching, the dedication to the team and the willingness to do whatever it takes to win.
The college basketball scene is filled with great players, but Kent State’s VonCameron Davis is one of the most underrated players in the country. Not only are his on-court statistics impressive — but he’s also an all-around great teammate who does so many things that impact winning.
An Ohio native, Davis stayed close to home and has spent all five of his collegiate seasons with the Golden Flashes in Kent, Ohio. Drawing comparisons to Jae’Sean Tate and showing flashes of Draymond Green, he’s the ultimate winner and brings an edge to Kent State with his versatile skillset and leadership.
“I just influence winning. I think that’s what I do,” Davis said in an interview with Draft Digest when asked to describe his game.
But to get to this point, it was a long journey with hundreds of hours in the gym before the sun was shining. It all started with a teenage version of Davis looking up to his parents and their work ethic.
“My parents are extremely hard workers. They really introduced me to sports very early on,” Davis told Draft Digest. “My dad was a truck driver and my mom was a bus driver, so they woke up at the crack of dawn every day. So just seeing them wake up every day, just go to work every day with a great attitude and being positive just put something in me.”
Work ethic, drive and self-motivation are all traits that are hard to teach later in life. Davis learned these things early in life, which later proved to be a catalyst when he decided basketball was the sport he wanted to focus on. As a kid, he played other sports — including soccer, football, wrestling and swimming — but the summer after eighth grade changed everything.
“I started really taking basketball seriously in eighth grade going into my freshman year,” Davis recalled. “Me and my dad got a few trainers I made it a commitment — me and my dad, we made a commitment with my trainer. We were going to wake up every day at 5:00 a.m., get ready for a high school basketball and be prepared for everything I needed to be prepared for. My parents instilled that work ethic.”
The Kent State star would go on to say that the work ethic instilled in him early on made it easy to get better all throughout high school. His coach would open the gym before school early in the morning for a workout every day and then allow him to stay late after practice following the end of the day.
As Davis looks ahead to his next chapter beyond the college level, he has an interesting archetype. He’s essentially a “tweener” type player, which is commonly viewed as a negative — but is actually a positive if leveraged the right way. At 6-foot-6, he spends a lot of time playing as a forward, but also possesses some guard skills. He’s frequently asked to play three or four positions on the floor, notably as a jumbo creator or undersized frontcourt piece.
“I’m a switchable defender. I can hit threes. I can iso. I can play in the post. I just think my game is just like ultimate plug-and-play. I love getting my teammates involved,” Davis mentioned when asked about his versatility.
One of the most impressive things about Davis’ college journey has been his loyalty to the program. In an era of player mobility — during the birth of NIL and record transfer rates — he has remained at Kent State for all five years.
“Know your values,” Davis said when asked why he never left the Golden Flashes. “I could have definitely gone somewhere else and played. But with my situation I have at Kent State, I know it’s a brotherhood and it’s a family. Everybody at Kent State has a tradition of wanting to win. I knew I could keep being a big part of us winning.”
While he may not be a household name across the country, Davis is the complete package — on and off the court. He provides a well-rounded and versatile skillset while also having the level-headed mindset to obsess over the details and do whatever it takes to win.
His game will translate at the professional level, especially given how much value he provides on both ends of the court. He’s a moldable player who can lead an offense as the primary scorer, or play off-ball and find ways to make life easier for teammates. With Davis’ ability to process the game at a high level and play multiple positions, every team he plays for in the future will have the luxury of plugging him into any lineup.
Cleveland, OH
Wintry weekend timeline for NE Ohio: Snow Saturday, lake-effect and Arctic cold Sunday
CLEVELAND, Ohio — It’s going to be a snowy weekend in Northeast Ohio, which could impact weekend plans and travel across the region.
A fast-moving system will bring accumulating snow to Northeast Ohio on Saturday, followed by intensifying lake-effect snow and the coldest air of the season so far Saturday night into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Cleveland.
The evolving setup will feature three distinct phases: a cold front Saturday morning, a clipper system Saturday afternoon and evening, and persistent lake-effect snow into Sunday before conditions gradually improve Monday.
Saturday morning: Cold front, minor snow
A cold front will cross the region early Saturday, bringing scattered flurries or light snow showers, mainly during the morning hours. Any accumulation with this initial push is expected to be minimal.
Temperatures will be at their highest early in the day, generally ranging from the mid 20s to near 30 degrees, before beginning a steady decline as colder air filters in behind the front.
Saturday afternoon and evening: Clipper brings widespread snow
The main round of accumulating snow will arrive between about 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday as a fast-moving clipper system tracks through the Ohio Valley, forecasters said.
Snow will spread quickly across much of Northeast Ohio, including areas outside the snowbelt. Most communities can expect 1 to 4 inches of snow during this phase, with the highest totals generally favored south and east of Cleveland.
Snowfall rates may briefly approach around 1 inch per hour during the afternoon and evening, and gusty winds could reduce visibility at times, making travel hazardous.
By late Saturday evening, the widespread snow will exit from west to east, but winter impacts will be far from over.
Saturday night into Sunday: Lake-effect intensifies, Arctic cold arrives
As the clipper departs, much colder air will pour across Lake Erie, allowing lake-effect snow to intensify Saturday night and continue through Sunday.
A lake-effect snow warning is in effect from 1 p.m. Saturday through 7 a.m. Monday for Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties, where 5 to 10 inches of snow is expected.
The heaviest totals are favored in eastern Cuyahoga County, southern Lake County, inland Ashtabula County and much of Geauga County.
Snow bands are expected to initially favor areas closer to Lake Erie late Saturday afternoon and evening, before shifting farther inland late Saturday night into Sunday as winds turn more northwesterly. Snowfall rates within stronger bands could reach 1 to 1.5 inches per hour, especially Saturday evening and night.
Elsewhere, a winter weather advisory is in effect for Lorain, Medina, Summit, Portage and Trumbull counties, where snow from the clipper will be followed by additional lake-effect snow late Saturday night into Sunday. Total accumulations in advisory areas are expected to range from 2 to 5 inches, with localized higher amounts possible if bands persist.
Bitter cold and dangerous wind chills
Behind the snow, the cold will become a major concern.
Overnight lows Saturday night will fall into the upper single digits and teens, with wind chills dropping to between zero and 10 degrees below zero, especially late Saturday night and early Sunday.
Highs Sunday will only reach the upper teens to mid 20s, with another frigid night expected Sunday night.
Monday: Lingering snow, gradual improvement
Lake-effect snow will gradually wind down late Sunday night into early Monday, though a few lingering snow showers are possible, especially in far Northeast Ohio.
It will remain cold on Monday, but high pressure building into the region should bring quieter weather before a gradual moderation begins later next week.
CLEVELAND — Ohio is getting a jumpstart on winter.
Through the weekend, highs will drop with wind chills dipping into the negatives, according to Spectrum News 1 meteorologists. To help residents get out of the cold, the City of Cleveland is activating its warming centers through Monday.
Here are the warming centers that will be available:
- Michael Zone Recreation Center
6301 Lorain Ave.
(216) 664-3373 - EJ Kovacic Recreation Center
6250 St. Clair Avenue
(216) 664-4140 - Zelma George Recreation Center
3155 Martin L. King Blvd.
(216) 420-8800 - Collinwood Recreation Center
16300 Lakeshore Blvd.
(216) 420-8323
And here’s how long they’ll be open for, Saturday through Monday:
- Saturday, Dec. 13: 9:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 14: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Monday, Dec. 15: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
For overnight shelters, RTA passes can be provided to help with transportation to a nearby facility, the city said.
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Water Department truck falls into sinkhole and breaks gas line on Cleveland’s West Side
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A Cleveland Water Department truck working on a water main break in Ohio City was partially swallowed up into a sinkhole, breaking a gas line underneath the street.
The incident occurred near West 28th Street and Chatham Avenue late Thursday afternoon.
There was no fire or injuries, according to Lt. Michael Norman of the Cleveland Fire Department.
The gas company is on scene working to fix the leak.
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