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Jaxson Davis transfers to Monarch Academy for senior season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:51 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

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Summary

Jaxson Davis, a leading player from the Class of 2027 in Illinois, announced he will transfer from Warren Township to Monarch Academy in Kansas City for the 2026-27 season. This shift comes after a trend where several top Illinois players have left the state for prep school. Davis, a two-time News-Gazette All-State Player of the Year, averaged 23.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists last season. He aims to enhance his skills and compete at a higher level on the EYBL Scholastic circuit. Class of 2028 guard Amarion Smith-Holley will also leave Illinois for Link Academy next season.

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•Jaxson Davis transfers to Monarch Academy for senior year
•Davis averaged 23.8 points last season at Warren Township
•Several top players leaving Illinois for prep schools
•Amarion Smith-Holley to play at Link Academy next season
•Davis seeks higher competition on EYBL Scholastic circuit

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2:51 PMYahoo Sports — Jaxson Davis latest in-state prep star to leave Illinois

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Jun. 13—CHAMPAIGN — The best of the Class of 2027 had the most highly-regarded collective boys' basketball talent in the state since Ayo Dosunmu, Talen Horton-Tucker and Francis Okoro topped the rankings in 2018. It was noticeable early. All four of Warren Township's Jaxson Davis, Bolingbrook's Davion Thompson, Kenwood's Devin Cleveland and Whitney Young's Howard Williams drew notice as ...
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