BYU Hoops Transfer Xavion Staton Picks Oregon State

The Justin Joyner era at Oregon State is off to a hot start.

Just hours after landing the commitment of Big Sky Freshman Player of the Year Jackson Rasmussen, the Beavers have acquired a former Top-50 High School Recruit in BYU transfer Xavion Staton.

In hs lone season at BYU, Staton appeared in nine game, averaging 4.9 minutes played. He made two of the four field goals that he attempted and sank one of his two free-throw attempts. He also pulled down four rebounds with three assists and five blocks.

A 6’11” Center, Staton has been praised by scouts for his excellent defensive abilities. 247Sports scouting director Adam Finkelstein wrote in 2024 that Staton is “one of the best rim protectors in high school basketball. He’s long, mobile, quick off his feet, and has great timing and instincts.”