David West is arguably one of the best (if not the best) players that Xavier ever had. As a Musketeer, the Power Forward was named the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year three times (2001-03) and was also named the AP National Player of the Year in 2003.
The third overall pick of the 2005 NBA Draft, Deron Williams had taken the University of Illinois Fighting Illini to the NCAA Championship Game prior to being drafted. While Illinois lost to UNC, Williams established himself as a future NBA Star, which was what he would become.