ABOUT ME
Hello, I'm Rapheal Davis, co-founder of The Crew Life Basketball Foundation. My journey began as a standout college athlete, earning recognition as the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, and named 3x team captain during my time at Purdue University. After a successful career in both basketball and corporate pharmaceutical sales, I felt called to give back to my community and empower the youth to reach their full potential.
Growing up in Fort Wayne, Indiana, I witnessed many of my peers fall victim to the challenges of the streets. This inspired me to create a platform where young individuals can find guidance, mentorship, and opportunities through sports. The Crew Life Basketball Foundation aims to provide the youth with the tools and resources needed to succeed, instilling values of discipline, structure, and resilience early on.
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As a College Basketball Analyst for the B1G Ten Network, I bring my passion for the game and dedication to youth development to every aspect of our organization. Together with my wife, we are committed to shaping the future leaders of tomorrow through our programs and initiatives. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our youth and building a brighter future for generations to come.
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Throughout the year we host annual backpack drives, seasonal college tours, multiple youth camps and sports clinics, facilitate programs and events to help fight food insecurities for less fortunate families, and provide mentorship opportunities for boys and girls throughout the community. Crew Life's main goal is to provide a safe space and place for the kids have grown to love our events, and look forward to them.
Outside of working as a broadcaster and our work with Crew Life, I run a Youth Basketball Training Academy. We focus on basic to advanced basketball skills, while specializing in defense and shooting. We strive to provide affordable training opportunities to kids of all backgrounds, offering free and reduced lessons to disadvantaged families. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our youth and building a brighter future for generations to come.
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It brings me a tremendous amount of joy being able to come home and lend a helping hand to my community. Fort Wayne helped build the foundation that I stand on today. I will always strive to do whatever I can to help provide young people with as many positive opportunities as possible.
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