HIStory
Coach Prileu Davis has a deep appreciation for skill development and is faithful in his belief that mastering fundamentals and having a high level of mental conditioning allows for maximum growth and development in an athlete’s potential.
Prileu enjoys staying active in a variety of ways, lifelong learning, and spending time with his wife, Anita, and three daughters, Mia Love, Giana Marie, and Imani Jewel.
Experience
Playing
Moon Valley High School, Phoenix 1996-2000
4-year Varsity letterman and starter
2nd Team All-Conference as a freshman, 3x First Team All-Conference, 3x All-Defensive Team, First Team All-State as a sophomore
1998 Arizona 4A State Champion
2x Team MVP
2x McDonald’s All-American Nominee
Phoenix College 2000-2002
2001 Led the Bears to a Regional Championship as a freshman
2x Division II First Team All-Region
2x Division II First Team Defense All-Region
Division II All-Region Player of the Year as a sophomore
Team MVP as a sophomore, averaging 22.9 points, 5.3 assists and 3.2 steals, 46% from the field, 41% 3PT FG, and 82% FT
University of Louisville 2002-2003
Recruited by and played for Hall of Fame Coach Rick Pitino
2003 Conference USA Championship
2003 Advanced to the NCAA Tournament Second Round
Grand Canyon University 2004-2005
2005 NCAA Division II Independent Defensive Player of the Year
2005 First Team NCAA Division II Independent All-American
Professional playing experience with ABA, IBL, CIPACOPA, invited to tryout with NBA Phoenix Suns
Coaching
2009 – Present Skill development and performance enhancement training with beginner to professional athletes (Basketball Science LLC, Owner)
2010 – Present Founder non-profit organization Mentoring Individuals to Achieve
2011-2015 Head Coach Freshmen Boys at Moon Valley High School
2011-2016 Founder and Head Coach with Arizona Lions Club Basketball
2014 – Present Lead Camp Instructor with Breakthrough Basketball
2015-2017 Varsity Assistant Coach and Freshmen Assistant Coach at Valley Vista High School
Summer 2015 and 2016 Lead Instructor Essential Skills Camps with Shanghai Basketball Association and National Teams, Lead Coaching Clinic Instructor; worked hand in hand teaching Chinese coaches how to teach essential skills to amateur and professional athletes
Assisted in several student athletes acquiring athletic scholarships at the Division I, Division II, Junior College and NAIA levels
Assisted collegiate graduate athletes in attaining professional playing employment overseas and in the NBA G League
2017-2018 Scout Team Player with the Phoenix Mercury
2016-2018 NBA G League Player Development Coach with the Northern Arizona Suns