Joe Davis’ Full Circle – From WolfPack Player to Coach

Joe Davis is an alumni of TRU WolfPack basketball, who is currently the associate head coach of TRU Women’s Basketball. With his undeniable experience in the game of basketball and love for the WolfPack, the job opportunity seemed like a no brainer to him. Davis was born and raised in Kamloops, and is a graduate of Westsyde secondary. Davis then went onto play U Sport basketball at TRU, then professional basketball on the Pakenham Warriors in Australia, as well as Naxxar Starlites Basketball Club in Malta. Tearing his MCL 6 months into his career in Malta, he was sent back on the next flight to Kamloops. As he is about to step up to the title of head coach of TRU WolfPack women’s basketball team for the 2026-2027 season and beyond, Davis talked about different aspects of making a career out of the sport he loves. Davis reflects on how when one door closes another door opens, and learning to seize the moments in life. 

Click to watch Davis’ story and his positive spin on negative things in sport. He gives advice, speaks about the highs and lows within his career, and everything that has led him back to Kamloops, his world spinning around the sport he loves, the school he experienced in the city that he embodies. 

Photo submitted by Joe Davis, taken by Kim Anderson, roster photo first year coaching Women’s Basketball at TRU.