Kason Westphal, a 7-foot center, will return to the Xavier Musketeers after redshirting this past season. He was the only high school recruit on the roster and previously played for Fear of God Athletics in Florida.
Xavier freshman Kason Westphal will return to the Musketeers, the school announced on Tuesday, April 14.
Westphal, a 7-foot center, redshirted this season. He was the only high school recruit on Xavier's roster after he committed to the Musketeers in April.
A native of Salida, Colorado, Westphal left his hometown to play for Fear of God Athletics, an affiliate of Overtime Elite located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 2025.
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Freshman center Kason Westphal redshirted this season for Xavier.
He played 11.6 minutes per game off the bench with Overtime Elite and averaged 3 points and 4.1 rebounds.
Before that, he averaged 15.1 points and 10.7 rebounds per game for Salida High School during the 2023-24 season.
Xavier's 2026-27 roster is now up to nine scholarship players. There are three returns with Westphal joining Jovan Milicevic and Gabriel Pozzato. As of now, Xavier has three incoming transfers in Rubén Dominguez, Tru Washington and Mike Nwoko. There's also the three-person Class of 2026 in Kalek House, Asher Elson and Gedeon Basson.
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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Kason Westphal returning for Xavier basketball
Kason Westphal redshirted this season to develop his skills and gain experience without losing a year of eligibility.
Kason Westphal is a 7-foot center, making him a significant presence on the court.
Kason Westphal is from Salida, Colorado, and he played for Fear of God Athletics in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, before joining Xavier.
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