History of Seth Davis in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 22, 2026

Seth Davis is a prominent American sportswriter and broadcaster, currently serving as Editor-in-Chief and co-founder of Hoops HQ. He contributes to various platforms including Campus Insiders, CBS, Fox Sports, Big Ten Network, NBA TV (as an NBA Draft analyst), and The Athletic. Formerly a writer for Sports Illustrated, Davis is known for his in-depth analysis and coverage of college basketball and the NBA Draft, making him a respected figure in sports media.

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1970: Seth Davis Born

In 1970, Seth Davis, an American sportswriter and broadcaster, was born.

1988: Graduated from the Bullis School

In 1988, Seth Davis graduated from the Bullis School.

1992: Graduation from Duke University

In 1992, Seth Davis graduated from Duke University with a degree in political science. During his time there, he hosted a sports-related cable television show on Cable 13 and was a sports columnist for The Chronicle, the university's daily campus newspaper.

July 1995: Began writing at Sports Illustrated

In July 1995, Seth Davis began writing at Sports Illustrated, where he eventually became a staff writer and authored the "Inside College Basketball" column during the college basketball season.

1996: Father Appointed Special Counsel for President Clinton

In 1996, Lanny Davis, Seth Davis' father, became the special counsel for former President Bill Clinton.

1996: Appeared in HBO show "Real Sex"

In 1996, Seth Davis appeared in an episode of the HBO show "Real Sex".

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1998: End of Father's Role as Special Counsel

In 1998, Lanny Davis' role as the special counsel for former President Bill Clinton came to an end.

2003: Publication of "Equinunk, Tell Your Story: My Return to Summer Camp"

In 2003, Seth Davis's book, "Equinunk, Tell Your Story: My Return to Summer Camp", about his experiences as a camp counselor, was published.

2009: Publication of "When March Went Mad"

In 2009, Seth Davis's second book, "When March Went Mad", was published.

August 26, 2013: The Seth Davis Show Launched on Campus Insiders

On August 26, 2013, The Seth Davis Show launched on Campus Insiders, campusinsiders.com, where Seth Davis joined as an on-air host for their all-digital network.

May 11, 2017: Laid off from Sports Illustrated

On May 11, 2017, Seth Davis was laid off from Sports Illustrated.

May 2017: Fired by Sports Illustrated

In May 2017, Seth Davis was fired by Sports Illustrated as a cost-cutting measure. He subsequently started working for The Athletic.

2024: Co-founded Hoops HQ

In November of 2024, Seth Davis co-founded and became the Editor-in-Chief of Hoops HQ, a college basketball website that covers men's and women's hoops year-round.