Stanley Davis Jr., a 6‑foot‑5 guard who once carried the nickname 'Bazz' at Morgan State, is now a finalist for the Canadian Elite Basketball League’s Sixth Man of the Year award for the 2026 season. His journey from Baltimore to Edmonton has been marked by a blend of scoring flair, playmaking vision, and defensive tenacity that has caught the attention of coaches and analysts alike.
A Journey Across Continents
Before joining the Edmonton Stingers, Davis Jr. honed his craft in a dozen professional stops that spanned Portugal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, the United Kingdom, and North Macedonia. He previously played for TFT Skopje in the Macedonian league, where he posted averages of 17.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, a performance that helped the team secure a competitive edge in the regional circuit.
In his inaugural CEBL campaign, Davis Jr. appeared in 20 games and logged 13.7 points, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals per contest. He shot 47 percent from the field, ranking second on the Stingers in scoring while also placing third in both assists and steals among his teammates. Notably, he delivered back‑to‑back 17‑point outings against the Mamba and Saskatchewan, underscoring his ability to rise in high‑pressure moments.
Jordan Baker, the Stingers’ head coach and president, praised Davis Jr. as a dynamic playmaker whose professional experience adds depth to the roster. “Stanley brings a level of poise and versatility that elevates everyone around him,” Baker said, highlighting the guard’s capacity to shift momentum with both scoring bursts and timely playmaking.
Davis Jr.’s collegiate pedigree at Morgan State University, where he graduated in 2020, further illustrates his steady ascent. During his senior season he averaged 13.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists, earning All‑MEAC Third Team honors and becoming a cornerstone of a program that has historically produced talent competing abroad. His nickname 'Bazz' remains a rallying cry for fans who remember his electrifying performances on the Baltimore campus.