7-Foot Center Xavion Staton Chooses BYU Cougars Over Big Ten Powerhouse

BYU Basketball Lands Highly Touted Recruit

In a major coup for BYU Basketball, 7-foot center Xavion Staton has committed to the Cougars over top-ranked Big Ten teams. The highly touted recruit becomes the highest-rated player to sign with BYU since Brandon Davies in 2008.

Staton's Impressive Resume

Staton, a native of St. Louis, Missouri, is ranked as a four-star recruit by ESPN and 247Sports. He averaged 15 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks per game as a junior at Christian Brothers College High School.

Staton is known for his impressive size and athleticism. He is a gifted shot-blocker and rebounder, and he also possesses a developing offensive game.

BYU's Winning Tradition

Staton's commitment is a significant boost for BYU's basketball program, which has been on the rise in recent years. The Cougars have won three straight West Coast Conference regular season titles and have made three NCAA Tournament appearances in the past four years.

BYU head coach Kevin Young is excited about the addition of Staton to his team. "Xavion is a special player with a lot of potential," Young said. "He is a great fit for our program and we are excited to have him join us."

Staton's Role in BYU's Future

Staton is expected to play a major role for BYU next season. He will provide the Cougars with a much-needed presence in the paint and will help to improve their defense.

With Staton in the lineup, BYU will be a contender for the WCC title and will be looking to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.