KANSAS CITY -- Arguably the greatest player in Wichita State history, Xavier McDaniel was inducted Friday night into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in Kansas City as a part of the CBE Hall of Fame Classic Baseball Tournament.

McDaniel joined inductees Houston's Elvin Hayes, former United States Congressman Tom McMillen of Maryland, 1977 national consensus player of the year Marques Johnson of UCLA, two-time all-American Bob Hopkins of Grambling, coaching legends Gene Keady and Rollie Massimino and contributors George Raveling of Nike and George Killian of FIBA. In addition, the barrier-breaking 1963 Loyola University (Chicago) team will become the first team inducted. More information can be found on the Class of 2013 members at www.collegebasketballhalloffame.com.

X, as he was known to Shocker fans, was the first player in NCAA history to lead the nation in both scoring (27.2 points per game) and rebounding (14.8 rebounds per game) as a senior in 1985. McDaniel finished his career as the school's all-time leading rebounder (1,359) and was second in scoring (2,152). Playing for Wichita State from 1981-85, McDaniel was a first-team Associated Press and United States Basketball Writers Association All-American as a senior. He was the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year in both 1984 and 1985. He had nine career 20-point/20-rebound games – most in school history – and led the Shockers to two NCAA tournament appearances.

Wichita State players, coaches and staff were included in a reception Friday night to honor the inductees and gathered for a meet and greet inside the CBE.

On Monday at noon, Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall and Xavier McDaniel particiapted in a VIP Q&A session at the CBE.

--Wichita State--