By SAM LANCE Four-star class of 2026 forward Julius Avent had a junior season to remember. His Bergen Catholic squad won state, won county and “proved a lot of people wrong.” The 6-foot-7, 215-pound forward will try to carry that momentum into the AAU season with the PSA Cardinals. “I’m looking to showcase my full talent on offense, defense, just everything,” Avent said. … [Read more...] about Four-star ’26 forward Julius Avent updates recruitment ahead of first EYBL session
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Your view of Isaiah Walker colors how you’ll see this season
Nicole Hester / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Just how stocked do you think this makes Xavier’s cupboard? First off, the numbers. Isaiah Walker, Richard Pitino’s latest transfer in, had a solid season last year. He averaged 10.8/5.8/2.2 and shot 46.4% from the floor and 32.7% from deep. From the free throw line he was nails at 80.2% and made at … [Read more...] about Your view of Isaiah Walker colors how you’ll see this season
Richard Pitino spent the weekend cooking
This is a soccer hairstyle | Wesley Hale-Imagn Images Xavier finally has enough guys to play a game! How did you spend your weekend? Sunday was nice, but the days before were cold and, at least here, threatened snow. I learned that a lot of people care about golf, that watching 15 year olds in a penalty shootout can take years off your life, and that Ohio’s baseball … [Read more...] about Richard Pitino spent the weekend cooking
Evansville transfer Gabriel Pozzato commits to Xavier
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Xavier has secured its sixth transfer portal acquisition. Evansville transfer Gabriel Pozzato will play for Xavier next season, he announced Saturday. The 6-foot-7 Italian forward averaged 14.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in his freshman season. Now, he will be heading towards Xavier to play for new head coach Richard Pitino … [Read more...] about Evansville transfer Gabriel Pozzato commits to Xavier
New Mexico forward Jovan Milicevic joins Xavier
Ken Blaze-Imagn Images It's a harvest of talent for Richard Pitino! First, the news: Milicevic is a 6'10", 240-pound finesse big man who joins from New Mexico, where he was a freshman last year. His arrival finally gives Xavier enough players to field a starting five, albeit a positionally imbalanced one. He averaged 3.8/2.0/0.4 last year in about 12 … [Read more...] about New Mexico forward Jovan Milicevic joins Xavier