SLU's Davis and Selolwane Taken In MLS Draft

Brad Davis

ST. LOUIS-Saint Louis University All-Americans Brad Davis (St. Charles, Mo. / Chaminade) and Dipsy Selolwane (Gaborone, Botswana) were selected on Feb. 10 in Major League Soccer's 2002 SuperDraft. Davis was the third selection overall by the MetroStars, while Selolwane was the 36th pick overall in the third round by Chicago.

A 2001 Hermann Trophy candidate, Davis tied Syracuse's Jarett Park as the national leader in assists. With 34 points (10G, 14A), he became one of only eight Billikens to reach double figures in goals and assists in a single season. Davis turned pro after the completion of his sophomore season. He presently is on a European tour with U.S. Under-23 National Team.

The 2001 Conference USA Player of the Year and a national Player of the Year candidate, Selolwane's 54 points (25G, 4A) was the Billikens' best total since 1995 national Player of the Year Matt McKeon compiled 54 and tied for seventh all-time on the SLU single-season list. His 25 goals was the third-best single-season total in Billiken history. He led the nation in goals scored and tied SMU's Luchi Gonzalez for the national lead in total points. Selolwane currently is on a 14-day trial with Denmark's top division.

Former Billikens currently playing in MLS include Brian McBride with Columbus and Kansas City's Matt McKeon and Mark Santel.