Kason Westphal - College Basketball News & Rumors | FOX Sports

Returning to Xavier Westphal (redshirt) will return to Xavier in 2026-27, the program announced.

Impact Westphal took a redshirt freshman year in 2025-26, but the seven-foot center will return to the Musketeers and 2026-27 with four years of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will redshirt this season Westphal (redshirt) will not play during the 2025-26 season, Shelby Dermer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Westphal will preserve his eligibility by sitting out the entire season. The 7-footer was not set to play much this season, so this move is not too surprising.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for exhibition game Westphal (undisclosed) did not play during Xavier's exhibition game Oct. 18 against Murray State, according to Rick Broering of 247Sports.com.

Impact An undisclosed injury prevented an available Westphal during the Xavier Musketeers' lone exhibition before their 2025-26 season begins Nov. 3 against Marist. He is trying to begin his collegiate career.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE