2017-18 Men's Basketball Roster

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Christian Lucero
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Michael Johnson
Christian Lucero

1 David Chavlovich

  • Position G
  • Height 5-11
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Arlington, Texas

Biography

2016-17 (Junior):
Chavlovich continues to prove himself as one of the top offensive players in all of Division II Basketball during his junior campaign in 2016-17. The Arlington native was named a Preseason All-American by Basketball Times and Sporting News while also picking up a Division II Bulletin Super 16 Selection and being named the 2016 Lone Star Conference Preseason Player of the Year.

Chavlovich put together one of the single best seasons in WT Basketball history in 2016-17. He was named a 1st Team All-Lone Star Conference selection as the guard led the Buffs to their first NCAA South Central Regional Title game since 1997-98. West Texas A&M's 26 victories tied the 1997-98 Elite Eight squad for the most since the 1991-92 campaign. Chavlovich set new single-season school records in points scored (665) while holding the WT career mark for points (1,762), field goal attempts (1,3675), 3-pt field goals made (297) and 3-pt field goal attempts (802).
 
The Arlington product became West Texas A&M's all-time leading scorer on Saturday, October 4th in Odessa, Texas as he led the Lone Star Conference in scoring and minutes per game while ranking third in 3-pt field goals per game, sixth in field goal percentage and 3-pt field goal percentage). Chavlovich went 206-of-508 (40.9%) from the floor including 92-of-277 (33.24) from deep and 161-of-211 (76.3%) from the charity stripe to go along with 134 rebounds (4.1/game), 132 assists and 47 steals. Chavlovich was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division II South Central Regional All-District First Team for his efforts on the hardwood.

2015-16 (Sophomore):
Chavlovich, the 2016 Lone Star Conference Player of the Year, registered one of the single best seasons in WT Basketball history in 2015-16. He finished his sophomore campaign with 634 career points to rank second all-time in program history behind Damien Lolar's 650 points in 2006-07. The Arlington native set a new program single-season record in three-point field goals made (111) and three-point field goals attempted (287).

Chavlovich joined the 1,000 Point Club on February 10th with 25 points in a loss at then #25 Midwestern State. Chavlovich went 205-495 (41.4%) from the floor including 112-287 (39%) from deep and 112-147 (76.2%) from the free throw line to go along with 111 total rebounds (3.6/game), he led the LSC in minutes per game (32.8) while dishing out a team-high 95 assists to go along with four blocks and 27 steals on the season. Chavlovich was named a 1st Team All-LSC selection while picking up All-Region accolades by the D2CCA (1st Team) and the NABC (1st Team). Chavlovich became the third player in program history to be named a NABC All-American joining Damien Lolar (2007) and Robert Lee (2008).
 
2014-15 (Freshman):
Chavlovich made an immediate on the court as a true freshman, not just within the team, but the league as he was named the Lone Star Conference Freshman of the Year in 2014-15. He led team in scoring and ranked second in the LSC with 16.5 points per game while leading the Buffs and ranking fourth in the LSC in 3FG% (.391, min. 20 attempts). He also led the team in FT% (.791), and led team and the LSC in minutes per game (32.8).

He scored a career high 33 points on against Harding (Nov. 28). He finished the season ranking fourth in 3FG's made in a single season in the WT record book with 93 and second in 3FG attempts with 238. He also made his mark on the single-game WT record book as he ranks fifth in 3FG's made in a single game after making eight on against Mid-America Christian (Jan. 2). Chavlovich was named 2nd Team All-Lone Star Conference for his efforts on the court.

At Bowie High School: 
Chavlovich, a 5-11 guard, came to Canyon following a standout prep career at Arlington Bowie High School (Texas) where he was named the District 3-5A Offensive Player of the Year as a senior, averaging 15 points per game for the Volunteers to lead the team to the Texas 5A Regional Finals to finish the season with a 27-6 overall record. Chavlovich was an All-Region selection while also being honored with an invitation to the Dallas County/Tarrant County All-Star Game along with the Elements of a Champions All-Star Game.

Personal: 
Born September 14th. Chavlovich is the son of David and Stephanie Chavlovich and he has as two siblings, D'von and Deshawn.

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Historical Player Information

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    2014-15Freshman

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    5'11" 170 lbs
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    2015-16Sophomore

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    5'11" 170 lbs
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    2016-17Junior

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    5'11" 170 lbs
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    2017-18Senior

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    5'11" 0 lbs
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