UH Sports Circle of Honor
Nicknamed “Bones,” Anthony "Tony" Davis set the program’s single-game scoring record with 45 points against Los Angeles State College on Feb. 6, 1959 in the Rainbows’ first 100-point game. As Dr. Al Saake’s first African-American scholarship player, he led the Rainbows in scoring in his first season (540 points) and was second during an injury-plagued senior season (385) when he served as team captain. At 6-foot, 10 inches, he played key roles in wins over USC, UC Santa Barbara, Oregon State and Santa Clara as the program moved towards an all-intercollegiate schedule. He was the program’s first NBA draftee, selected by the New York Knicks in the ninth round of the 1960 draft.
