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'A quiet storm': Why Paul Scruggs wanted to return to Xavier basketball for a fifth season

Every decision carries weight, but some carry more weight than others.

Paul Scruggs found himself this offseason under the weight of a big decision, one that sounds more simple than it really is – begin a professional basketball career or return to Xavier University for another season.

"You have to make that decision because you're going to have to live with it," Brenda Scruggs told her son. "You make the decision and we'll stand by whatever decision you make."

Scruggs took his time. He thought about the four years he'd already spent at Xavier and he thought about the future.