Xavier’s NIL budget is continuing to deliver, as they made another solid grab today. Chance Westry is a Sophomore Guard from UAB. Westry is a true Point Guard, who averaged 15.5 PPG and 5.5 APG. Westry is another great piece for a Xavier team that is loading up quick. As demonstrated by Yaxel Lendeborg, UAB can produce some real talent.
Let’s dive into what Westry brings to Xavier!
What To Expect
Westry is an elite playmaker, as evidenced by his 5.5 assists per game. He is also a great 2PT shooter, averaging 56.6%. He has Power 5 experience, as he played a year at Syracuse. Chance should bring an immediate impact. His ability to attack the rim and create shots for his teammates is at a very high level. However, his inconsistencies lie on the 3 point line. Westry was used heavily at UAB which indicates he is able to take a large role at X. He is also an above-average defender, averaging 1.3 steals per game. Expect to see Chance handling the ball a lot for Xavier.
Player Comparison
Chance Westry’s game could be compared to Donovan Dent of UCLA. It was challenging to find a comparison for Westry, as he plays in a very unique way. Dent is a solid scorer, averaging 13.3 PPG last year. He is a big-time playmaker, averaging 7.6 APG. Westry has a very similar-looking statline. Dent is also a menace on defense, averaging 1.7 steals a game this season. Donovan was a very hot-market player this past year, earning a big NIL payment from UCLA. Xavier hopes that they have found another Donovan Dent, who is under the radar. Westry also has two years of eligibility left, meaning he could develop into a star under Pitino. Chance is a promising pickup for X with a ton of potential.
