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Xavier Musketeers to retire former star Tu Holloway's No. 52 jersey

Former Xavier Musketeers great Tu Holloway's legacy will live in Cintas Center forever.

Holloway, a 2012 Xavier University graduate, will have his No. 52 jersey retired, the school announced on Monday afternoon.

"Just as hanging a championship banner is a symbol of excellence, honoring former players with retired jersey numbers is one of the highest honors a program can bestow," Xavier Director of Athletic Greg Christopher said in a statement. "Each of these former Musketeer greats contributed to building the foundation of Xavier's basketball programs."

Holloway is the fourth Xavier basketball great announced this year to have their jersey retired, joining Trevon Bluiett, Amber Harris and Ta'Shia Phillips.

Holloway was a recent guest on The Sean Miller Podcast discussing his career with the Musketeers.

From 2008-2012, Holloway helped lead Xavier to four NCAA Tournament berths, including three trips to the Sweet 16. Holloway averaged 13.7 points and 4.1 assists per game over his collegiate career, helping lead Xavier to three Atlantic 10 Conference regular season championships.

Tu Holloway helped lead Xavier to four NCAA Tournament berths during his time with the Musketeers.
Tu Holloway helped lead Xavier to four NCAA Tournament berths during his time with the Musketeers.

Holloway currently sits seventh on Xavier's all-time scoring list (1,833 points) and is third in assists (550). He was a third-team All-American in 2011, as well as the Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Year after averaging a career-high 19.7 points, 5 rebounds and 5.4 assists.

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Four former men's basketball players − Byron Larkin, Tyrone Hill, Brian Grant and David West − and two former women's basketball players − Tara Boothe and Jo Ann Osterkamp − currently have banners at Cintas Center, along with former President Fr. James Hoff and former Academic Advisor Sr. Rose Ann Fleming.

Individual jersey unveilings and recognitions will take place during the upcoming seasons.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Xavier Musketeers will retire former star Tu Holloway's jersey