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Meet the Athlete: Lonnie Davey

Gladstone junior Lonnie Davey poses for a photo on Jan. 8, 2026 at Kingsford High School. (Adam Hinch/Daily Press)

KINGSFORD — After hitting 10 3-pointers against Escanaba to set a new school record Daily Press sports writer Adam Hinch got the opportunity to sit down with Davey and discuss a variety of topics.

Adam Hinch: So Lonnie, when did you first get into basketball?

Lonnie Davey: I started playing basketball in third grade and I have loved it ever since.

AH: What do you like to do in your spare time?

LD: I like to play video games and hang out with friends but I spend a lot of time on the court working on my game so there isn’t a lot of free time available.

AH: What is your favorite kind of music?

LD: I like all kinds of music I can listen to everything from country to rap.

AH: What is your favorite food?

LD: I like a good pasta but cinnamon rolls are my favorite.

AH: What is your favorite subject in school?

LD: I have to say math because it actually challenges me.

AH: Do you plan to continue basketball after high school?

LD: I do that is why I put so much work into my game so that someday that dream could come true.

AH: What do you want to do for a career after basketball?

LD: My dad is an Edward Jones advisor and I hope to be able to take it over from him someday.

AH: If you could go anywhere on vacation where would you go?

LD: I would say Japan to learn about their culture.

AH: What is your favorite basketball moment so far?

LD: the game where I hit 10 3-pointers.

AH: What is your favorite NFL team?

LD: The Detroit Lions.

AH: What is your favorite NBA team?

LD: The Milwaukee Bucks.

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