Four-star forward Jamarion Davis-Fleming encounters special day after signing with Mississippi State

Wednesday marked a special day for 2025 power forward and On3 composite four-star prospect Jamarion Davis-Fleming and that is understandable for many reasons. But it was also a special moment for Davis-Fleming’s family.

The Canton High School standout officially signed with Mississippi State on Wednesday and fulfilled one of his top goals of playing in the SEC. Davis-Fleming is rated as the nation’s No. 22 power forward and the state’s top prospect by On3 composite rankings.

“It’s a great day,” Davis-Fleming explained. “It’s an honor to sign with a place I want to be and a place I want to go to further my education. I’m going to play for a great coach in Coach Jans. It’s a special day, especially for my family and me and my brother both going to college. It’s also an opportunity for me to reach my dream as a professional basketball player.”

Davis-Fleming follows the footsteps of his older brother – Javian Davis – and had the opportunity to observe his brother’s recruiting process and college career. Davis initially signed with Alabama and played for the Crimson Tide for two seasons. Davis then transferred to Mississippi State and played for the Bulldogs for two seasons before finishing out his college career at UAB.

“It’s special already knowing that my brother went through it, too,” added the 6-foot-9 and 205-pound Davis-Fleming. “He had a great career and now it is my opportunity. It’s special that we both made it and it feels good for our family.”

Davis-Fleming was a top priority for Mississippi State and that process began early in his prep tenure. He eventually landed other offers from Ole Miss, LSU and Alabama among others but it was his close bonds with assistant coach George Brooks and head coach Chris Jans that eventually led to his signing.

Another factor is the opportunity to impact the Bulldogs sooner than later in his college career.

“Just the opportunity to play,” Davis-Fleming remarked on why he signed with State. “I know nothing is promised but if I come in and work hard, then I have that chance. Cam Matthews is leaving after this year so a lot of minutes will open up.

“So I can play right away as a freshman if I come in with my head on right and if I come to work and do what I have to do. I can play inside-out and Coach Jans gave me the blueprint. So now it’s just about coming and working and grinding.”

Last season Davis-Fleming averaged 22 points and 9.5 rebounds a game while helping lead Canton High School to the Class 5A state championship. This offseason, Davis-Fleming focused on his perimeter shooting and those improvements have been evident in his game. He also understands the importance of getting his body stronger for the SEC.

“I just have to keep polishing my game,” noted Davis-Fleming. “My shot has tremendously improved and shooting the 3 ball and handling the ball. I’ve been pushing the ball up for our high school team and working on things like that. I just need to polish everything and overall, I need to get stronger to get ready for the SEC and that environment. So I have to get stronger and get my body right.”

According to On3 rankings, Mississippi State’s 2025 signing class is rated No. 23 nationally, which is the highest-rated class during Jans’ tenure at Mississippi State. Davis-Fleming joins King Grace, Cameren Paul and Chol Machot in the class and he expects special things from his fellow classmates in Starkville.

“We got a lot of talent in our class with Cam (Paul) and King and (Machot),” mentioned Davis-Fleming. “We got a great class coming in and we look forward to winning right away. Josh Hubbard may come back for another season. So I think we got a special group and we’re going to do something special.”