Gabriel Pozzato Returns to Xavier Musketeers Basketball Team
Xavier wing Gabriel Pozzato to return to Musketeers
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Gabriel Pozzato, a 6-foot-7 wing, is returning to Xavier University's men's basketball team after missing the entire 2026 season due to a torn meniscus. He was a key addition last offseason, having previously excelled at Evansville in the Missouri Valley Conference.
- 01Gabriel Pozzato is returning to the Xavier Musketeers after missing the entire 2026 season.
- 02He suffered a torn meniscus in August, sidelining him for the year.
- 03Pozzato was a standout player at Evansville, averaging 14.9 points per game.
- 04He shot 44.7% from the field and averaged 4.4 rebounds per game during his last season.
- 05Pozzato has experience playing for Italy in the FIBA U18 European Championship.
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Gabriel Pozzato, a 6-foot-7 wing, is set to return to the Xavier University Musketeers men's basketball team after missing the entire 2026 season due to a torn meniscus suffered in August. This injury kept him off the court, although he returned to practice in a limited capacity towards the end of the regular season. Pozzato was one of the top candidates to return alongside teammate Jovan Milicevic. Prior to his injury, he had a promising season at Evansville in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), where he ranked 10th in scoring with an average of 14.9 points per game and shot 44.7% from the field. He also contributed 4.4 rebounds per game across 24 starts. Pozzato's background includes playing for Italy in the FIBA U18 European Championship, and he was recognized as a four-star transfer when he committed to Xavier.
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Pozzato's return strengthens the Musketeers' roster, providing a significant boost to their scoring and overall performance for the upcoming season.
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