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No. 15: Xavier

By By Ryan Hockensmith

Monday, November 11, 2002

Last Season: 266, NCAA Second Round It wasn't optional. Every night, 10 p.m., summer ball at the O'Connor Sports Center. Show up or answer to the big guy. No, not second-year coach Thad Matta. We're talking about 6'9", 240-pound David West (18.3 ppg, 9.8 rpg). The chiseled senior post sets the tone for this defensive-minded bunch (62.6 ppg for opponents) with his intimidating, no-bull attitude and play: "I'm gonna overpower the majority of guys I play against." So why'd he pass on the NBA? B ...

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