Xavion Staton left Las Vegas to take his basketball career to the next level.

Now the freshman will return to his hometown to make his collegiate debut for No. 8 BYU against Villanova in the second game of the Hall of Fame Series at T-Mobile Arena at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

“It’s crazy to even think about,” Staton said of playing his first game down the street from where he grew up. “I’ve had two exhibition games under my belt, but being able to start off my official college career in my hometown, there’s nothing like it. Being able to play in front of my friends and family back home is just an unreal opportunity. I’m so excited.”

Dynamic duo

Staton’s debut is part of a big night for college basketball in the city.

No. 13 Arizona will play defending champion and third-ranked Florida in the

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