Former UAB, Auburn Basketball Player Transfers to Big East School

Chance Westry joins Xavier University after strong season with the Blazers

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:50pm

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Chance Westry, a former basketball player for UAB and Auburn, has announced he will be transferring to Xavier University, a Big East school. Westry, who has two years of eligibility remaining, was a second-team All-American Conference selection this past season, averaging 15.5 points and 5.5 assists per game for the Blazers.

Why it matters

Westry's transfer to Xavier is significant as he looks to continue his successful college basketball career at a prominent Big East program. The move provides him with a new opportunity to showcase his skills and potentially earn a spot in the NCAA tournament, which Xavier last reached in 2025.

The details

A 6-foot-6 guard, Westry spent his freshman year at Auburn in 2022-23, playing in 11 games and averaging 2.5 points. He then transferred to Syracuse, where he redshirted the 2023-24 season due to a preseason leg injury. Westry played in only three games for the Orange the following year before transferring again, this time to UAB, where he had a standout 2025-26 campaign.

  • Westry played at Auburn in the 2022-23 season.
  • He redshirted the 2023-24 season at Syracuse due to a preseason leg injury.
  • Westry played in only three games for Syracuse in the 2024-25 season before transferring to UAB.
  • This past season (2025-26), Westry was a second-team All-American Conference selection at UAB.
  • Westry announced his transfer to Xavier on April 15, 2026.

The players

Chance Westry

A 6-foot-6 guard who has played for Auburn, Syracuse, and UAB, and is now transferring to Xavier University with two years of eligibility remaining.

Richard Pitino

The head coach of the Xavier University men's basketball team.

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What’s next

Westry will join the Xavier Musketeers for the 2026-27 season, where he will look to help the team improve upon their 15-18 record from the previous year and potentially earn a spot in the NCAA tournament.

The takeaway

Chance Westry's transfer to Xavier University provides him with a fresh start and an opportunity to showcase his skills at a prominent Big East program. The move highlights the fluidity of college basketball rosters and the importance of finding the right fit for student-athletes to reach their full potential.