Title: Double the Joy: UNC Star RJ Davis and Wife Welcome Baby Girl, Tar Heel Nation Celebrates New Arrival
The Carolina blue skies over Chapel Hill felt a little brighter this week, and it wasn’t because of a buzzer-beater or another win at the Dean Dome. This time, the celebration was for something far more personal, yet just as special—North Carolina basketball star RJ Davis and his wife, Amaya, welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby girl named Reina Grace Davis.
The news broke early Tuesday morning when RJ posted a heartfelt photo on Instagram: the new family of three in a soft hospital room glow, with little Reina wrapped in a Carolina blue blanket and a smile that already melted hearts across Tar Heel Nation.
“Best assist I’ve ever delivered,” RJ captioned the post, followed by a baby emoji, heart, and #GoHeels.
Within minutes, the post exploded with love—from fans, teammates, coaches, and former UNC legends alike. “Congrats to you and Amaya, my guy. Welcome to the Dad Club!” commented Coby White. Head Coach Hubert Davis issued an official statement from the UNC program, calling it “a moment of pure joy for the Carolina Basketball family.”
“RJ has always been a leader on and off the court,” Coach Davis said. “He brings intensity, focus, and heart into everything he does—and we know he’ll be an incredible father. We couldn’t be happier for him and Amaya. Baby Reina already has the best role model.”
The couple, who quietly married in the offseason in a private ceremony with close friends and family, had kept the pregnancy largely out of the public eye—until now. Amaya, a UNC graduate and former campus leader, shared her own message online: “She’s here. Our world is forever changed. Thank you all for the love!”
As the Tar Heels prepare for their upcoming season, RJ has made it clear that while his on-court goals remain unchanged—leading UNC back to the Final Four—he now has a whole new reason to fight for every possession, every win.
“Everything I do now has a new meaning,” RJ told reporters during a post-practice interview. “I’m playing for my family. For my daughter. I want her to see what it means to work hard, to stay grounded, and to always believe.”
The UNC athletic department released an official congratulatory message, and the team surprised RJ with a tiny Davis #4 jersey in newborn size at practice—complete with matching Carolina blue booties. The moment was caught on video and instantly went viral.
Fans online have already dubbed Reina Grace “Baby Tar Heel,” and merchandise mock-ups have started circulating. But beyond the fandom and hashtags, it’s a reminder of what truly matters: family, love, and legacy.
For RJ Davis, a leader who’s already etched his name in Carolina basketball history with clutch performances and unmatched poise, the newest chapter of his life is just beginning.
And from the looks of it, the best is yet to come.
