When it came to time to make a college decision, a lot of things came together for Moeller senior forward Quinn McDowell. McDowell recently made an oral commitment to play basketball at William & Mary last week. It is a Division I school in Colonial Athletic Association.

“There was a good spiritual background with the school,” McDowell said. “A whole bunch of things came together.”

McDowell’s father, Dave, played football there and that also factored into the decision.

McDowell, who is 6-5 and 195 pounds, averaged 14.7 points and 4.6 rebounds for the Crusaders last season. Moeller (25-2) defeated St. Xavier in the Division I state championship game in Columbus.

McDowell said he is looking forward to this upcoming season and said the added pressure of being defending state champions is something he will enjoy. Moeller coach Carl Kremer said McDowell had all the intangibles of a Division I prospect.

“He’s tough and competitive and you factor in that he can really shoot,” Kremer said.

McDowell also considered Loyola University Chicago, Liberty and Davidson.