2025 four-star forward Jamarion Davis-Fleming breaks down Mississippi State decision

Over the past couple of years, Canton High School’s Jamarion Davis-Fleming has developed a close connection with Mississippi State’s staff. So on Tuesday afternoon, it came as no surprise when the 2025 power forward and On3 composite four-star prospect committed to the Bulldogs.

With his decision, Davis-Fleming becomes the fourth commitment for head coach Chris Jans and his staff in the Class of 2025. He joins On3 four-star guard King Grace, On3 three-star wing/guard Cameren Paul and On3 three-star center Chol Machot. Davis-Fleming is rated as the nation’s No. 25 power forward and the state’s top prospect according to On3 composite rankings.

“For me, it was about going to a place I could fit in,” remarked the 6-foot-9 and 205-pound Davis-Fleming. “It was about finding a coach to fit my playing style like Coach Jans. I wanted to play for a great coach and a coach that gets the most out of his players. And Coach Jans pushes his guys the same and pushes them to be the best they can be.”

Mississippi State has now collected commitments from the state’s top prospects in the last four recruiting classes – Davis-Fleming, 2024 signee Eric Paymon, 2023 signee Josh Hubbard and 2022 signee and former Bulldog Kimani Hamilton.

Another major factor for Davis-Fleming’s decision was his close bond with Bulldog assistant coach George Brooks. Davis-Fleming’s older brother – Javian Davis – played two seasons at State and Davis-Fleming owns a long-standing relationship with Brooks as does his family.

“That was a good factor for me,” Davis-Fleming noted of Brooks. “We already had a good connection. He already knew my family and my mom well. So I was already comfortable with him. It was a relationship that started with my brother and we just built on it the past couple of years.”

As a junior, Davis-Fleming averaged 19.8 points and 9.6 rebounds a game for Canton High School. Back in March, he helped lead Canton to the Class 5A championship, the program’s first basketball championship since 1997. In that championship win over Yazoo City, Davis-Fleming had a game-high 25 points.

Davis-Fleming carried that momentum to the summer circuit and took his game to another level in several different areas.

“Probably shooting the 3 better,” said Davis-Fleming of his improvements. “That and taking guys off the dribble more. I can score outside the paint and not just in the paint. I can blow past guys now and all of that is better.”

For the Bulldogs, Davis-Fleming is expected to be a stretch four while also helping out at center, if necessary.

“Coach Jans likes the fact I can come in and play the four or the five,” Davis-Fleming mentioned. “He knows I can play right away and hit the ground running when Cam Matthews leaves. He likes how I can hit the boards and hit the 3. He just likes my all-around game.”

Davis-Fleming is also excited about the possibility of suiting up beside good friend Josh Hubbard. The two Magnolia State natives have been close friends since their childhood days and are quite familiar with each other, on and off the court.

“It’s going to be amazing,” added Davis-Fleming. “Josh is like a brother to me and he is a great player. Hopefully he has a breakout year this year but if he does return, it would be amazing to play along side one of my childhood friends. That would be great.”

During his recruiting process, Davis-Fleming took official visits to State and James Madison. He also held offers from Ole Miss, LSU and Alabama among others. He did enjoy his time in recruiting but was also eager to get his decision over with on Tuesday.

“It’s been fun and it’s been exciting,” Davis-Fleming explained. “It’s been fun to hear from so many different coaches and going to visit schools to see what it’s like. The process was fun but I am also glad it has come to an end.”