Student Athlete of the Week: Xavier Starnes
September 9, 2021
Xavier Starnes prides himself on being a student of the game and a defensive-minded basketball player. He leans on having a strong work ethic so his game will standout more than his 5’9” frame. Before he goes to bed, Starnes watches film. He currently studies NBA champion forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and his teammate Jrue Holiday along with Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul. A play he would like to mimic is Holiday’s lob to Antetokounmpo during the final seconds of game five of the NBA Finals. “I want to be the one to throw the lob to somebody like that,” Starnes