Xaivian Lee, a phenomenal transfer guard junior at Princeton who stands at 6 ft 4 in, is in the picture of some important college basketball programs as part of his deliberations about the 2024-2025 season.
The holder of two All-Ivy League First Team awards in her sophomore and junior years, Lee rocked the league with some incredibly fine performances. With top-tier attractions such as Florida, Duke, and North Carolina, he just entered the transfer portal while considering his next destination.
Ivy League Star Xaivian Lee Drawing Interest From Duke, Florida, North Carolina
Over the last couple of seasons, Xaivian Lee has been one of the major stars for Princeton. His sophomore and junior years saw him record average figures of 16.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game.
His all-around play and leadership during the games keep making the Tigers a competitive and feisty team in the Ivy League, making him one of the better players in the conference. The excellent performance of this player, especially in pressure games, had made him desirable to any program that wished to strengthen its backcourt.
Per reports from @AdamZagoria, the schools involved with 🇨🇦 6’4 PG Xaivian Lee include:
Florida
Duke
North Carolina
BYU
St. John’s
StanfordAbsolutely ELECTRIC talent who ranks #5 in my mid-major analytics transfer model with a 99th percentile AST%, 94th percentile dribble… pic.twitter.com/MPzbfyYLXa
— Workin It Hoops (@workinithoops) April 9, 2025
Lee’s stats have made him an attractive transfer recruit.
Apart from those mentioned, some big schools actively pursuing this talented guard include Florida, Duke, North Carolina, BYU, St. John’s, and Stanford. These institutions have a long tradition of excellence in basketball and would love to add a Lee to their ranks.
Any team that needs to compete at the highest level would be intrigued by his scoring ability, vision on the court, and Basketball IQ.
Lee Declares for NBA Draft While Retaining College Eligibility
Xaivian Lee adds the formal announcement of entry to the transfer portal to declare for the 2024 NBA Draft with all college eligibility intact. This is a sign of confidence in his ability and potential to play at the next level.
It is important to have college eligibility intact because it allows the player to either continue on in college basketball at a new school or move into professional basketball, depending on draft prospects and interest.
KEEP READING: 2025 Men’s College Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker
As Xaivian Lee ponders his future, his decision is sure to have quite an impact on the school’s basketball program he chooses to attend next. Either way, the decision he makes—such as a powerhouse program or whether to join a team needing an experienced leader—will most certainly be felt on the court.
With the prestigious schools having offers thrown into the mix with his chances of playing professionally, the next chapter of Lee’s basketball journey is one not to be missed.
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