Ryan Conwell, former Xavier Musketeers guard, set to enter NBA Draft
Conwell averaged 16.5 points per game to help lead the Xavier Musketeers to the NCAA Tournament in 2025.
Having used the last of his college eligibility, former Xavier guard Ryan Conwell is set to enter the 2026 NBA Draft , which will be held this summer at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Conwell announced his decision to declare for the NBA Draft on Instagram on Tuesday, April 7. An Indianapolis native, Conwell played one season for the Musketeers in 2025 and just finished his final college season with the Louisville Cardinals.
More: Xavier Musketeers get commitment from LSU transfer center Mike Nwoko More: Where do UC Bearcats, Xavier, UK, IU, OSU rank in 2027 NCAA picks? 🚨 BREAKING: Ryan Conwell has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft. It’s been a unique journey for Conwell, making stops at South Florida, Indiana State, and Xavier before arriving at Louisville.
His path came full circle in a meaningful way, honoring his grandfather, a lifelong… pic. twitter. com/k0tXf9DuS8 — 35KYSports (@35KYSportsMedia) April 7, 2026 "Before I arrived at Louisville, my journey took me through multiple programs − each one shaping me, teaching me, and preparing me for the next chapter," Conwell said in a statement.
"It wasn't always the easiest path, but it was God's plan. Every stop, every challenge, every unexpected turn was exactly where I was supposed to be. " Conwell played for four different programs in four seasons: USF, Indiana State, Xavier and Louisville.