Xavier

Scott Sewell-Imagn Images Xavier needed front court depth. In John Hugley IV they got a man who know his way around the paint. Two things jump out immediately about John Hugley. For starters, he’s a stout lad. Standing 6-11 he also brings 270 listed pounds to the low block. This is not a willowy big man that Xavier has brought in, it’s a human wrecking ball. Secondly, … [Read more...] about 2024-25 Season Preview: John Hugley IV

Ugh, this guy | Brad Penner-Imagn Images Ugh, these guys We are contractually obligated to do a preview of Butler. The Bulldogs were the epitome of mid last season and ended 9-11 in the conference. They ran UConn close, won at Creighton and Marquette, but got swept by St. John’s and Seton Hall and lost at Cintas. They ultimately got dumped out in the first round of … [Read more...] about Big East Team Preview: Butler

A sight Holtmann likely won’t see any time soon | Adam Cairns / USA TODAY NETWORK DePaul has a new man at the helm, but he has more than a little work to do. It’s rare (it’s never happened) that I’m interested to see what DePaul will look like this coming season. The reason for my is quite simple: they have a fantastic coach at the helm now. Chris Holtmann is not … [Read more...] about Big East Team Preview: DePaul

Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images Basketball will be back before you know it, and Texas Southern starts the slate. Everything old will be new again on Monday, November 4, as Xavier’s season will open up with Texas Southern at Cintas. The cycle begins anew, hope springs eternal, everyone’s undefeated, et c., et c. Whatever your favorite cliche for the start of the season is, pick … [Read more...] about Know Your Non-conference Opponent: Texas Southern

Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Xavier’s first portal add of the offseason brings a wealth of experience and scoring ability to Cintas. Since Sean Miller’s return to Xavier, the program has established a track record for taking second team all conference guards from mid major conferences and watching them gain their footing and excel in the Big … [Read more...] about 2024-25 Season Preview: Marcus Foster