Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Everything old is new again. It seems like November is still such a long way down the road, but landmarks are starting to tick by as we progress towards the beginning of basketball games being played in earnest. While Xavier’s full schedule won’t be released until the Big East irons out … [Read more...] about Xavier men’s basketball releases full 2025-26 non-conference schedule
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Zach Freemantle lands with the Orlando Magic
Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Xavier’s stalwart is going to get a crack at the NBA Summer League First the news: Xavier’s Zach Freemantle will join the Orlando Magic for NBA Summer League, I’m told.The two-time 2nd Team All-Big East forward averaged 16.8 PTS, 6.8 REB, 2.1 AST this season, earning nods for the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament and NABC Reese’s All-Star … [Read more...] about Zach Freemantle lands with the Orlando Magic
Xavier adds North Dakota transfer guard Mier Panoam
Aaron Doster-Imagn Images The Pitino Era continues to spark to life as Xavier adds more guard depth. First, the news: NEWS: North Dakota transfer Mier Panoam has committed to Xavier, he tells @247Sports. Athletic guard that averaged 13.0 PPG, 5.8 RPG and 2.4 APG this season. https://t.co/bSXuvBgm4Q pic.twitter.com/IFTyJpfV7E— Travis Branham (@TravisBranham_) May 17, … [Read more...] about Xavier adds North Dakota transfer guard Mier Panoam
Four-star ’26 forward Julius Avent updates recruitment ahead of first EYBL session
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
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