Xavier Musketeers fans, get ready to see a familiar face take the next step. Former guard Ryan Conwell, a key figure in the team's 2025 NCAA Tournament run, has officially declared for the 2026 NBA Draft.

Conwell announced his decision on Instagram, setting his sights on the draft set for this summer at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. Having exhausted his college eligibility after a standout final season with the Louisville Cardinals, the Indianapolis native is ready for the professional stage.

His journey to this moment is a testament to resilience. Conwell played for four different programs in four years: South Florida, Indiana State, Xavier, and finally Louisville. This unique path saw him navigate coaching changes at each of his first three stops, entering the transfer portal repeatedly before finding a home with the Cardinals.

"Every stop, every challenge, every unexpected turn was exactly where I was supposed to be," Conwell said in a statement, reflecting on a career that was anything but linear.

His single season in a Xavier uniform, however, was particularly impactful. In 2025, Conwell earned Third-Team All-Big East honors, averaging 16.5 points per game while shooting a blistering 41.2% from beyond the arc. He cemented his clutch reputation with a career-high 38-point explosion in Xavier's Big East Tournament battle against Marquette, a performance that showcased the scoring prowess NBA scouts covet.

Conwell isn't the only Musketeer looking to make the leap; his former Xavier teammate, Dailyn Swain, has also declared for the draft. As the basketball world turns its attention to pre-draft workouts and evaluations, Conwell's proven scoring ability and seasoned journey through college basketball's toughest conferences make him a fascinating prospect to watch.