Illinois’ Jake Davis drinks Fast Twitch energy drink before games – Alton Telegraph

Jake Davis #15 of the Illinois Fighting Illini in action during the Sweet 16 practice day at Toyota Center on March 25, 2026, in Houston, Texas. Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images Entering the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight, Illinois basketball forward Jake Davis said there is one thing he needs before he plays every basketball game — an energy drink.  “I just drink an energy drink — get the juices flowing and go play,” Davis said Friday of his pregame routine. “Nothing too serious.”  Article continues below this ad Davis said his current go-to energy drink is Gatorade’s energy drink Fast Twitch, based on a recommendation from Illinois strength and conditioning coach Adam Fletcher.  “That’s what our strength trainer, Fletch, wants me to drink,” Davis said. “Before that, it was like Ghost, Monster, but we try to stay away from those now. They’re not good for you.”  Davis, who has started in Illinois’ last 17 games, is averaging 5.6 points and 2.2 rebounds in 19.9 minutes per game this season for the Fighting Illini. Jake Davis #15 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates after the Sweet Sixteen round game of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament held at Toyota Center on March 26
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