<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Hornets sign West The New Orleans Hornets signed first-round draft pick David West to a three-year contract. West, who played at Xavier, was the 18th overall choice in last month's NBA Draft. West was dominant in his senior season. He was The Associated Press' college player of the year after averaging more than 20 points and nearly 12 rebounds, while setting Xavier's career record for blocked shots with 228. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. </div>
