Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images This hasn’t gone how the NCAA planned it, and it’s teams like Xavier that have to put things back together. Let’s start this off with a couple of basic suppositions. First, college basketball players should be getting paid. They are the product. They are the reason people tune in. A scholarship is a laughable amount compared to the … [Read more...] about We’re at the start of something new
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Ryan Conwell joins the exodus
Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Xavier now returns exactly no minutes from last year's team. Xavier is now down to no returning players. Ryan Conwell has entered the portal. I suppose it's possible he returns, but let's be honest with one another; he's gone. NEWS: Xavier guard Ryan Conwell is entering the transfer portal, source told @On3sports. The 6-4 junior averaged 16.5 … [Read more...] about Ryan Conwell joins the exodus
Xavier commit Nyk Lewis decommits
"Hey dude, wanna play basketball for me? I've got open scholarships." | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images The hits just keep on coming. First, the news: NEWS: 4⭐️ Nyk Lewis has received his release from Xavier and will reopen his recruitment, he tells @On3Recruits. The 6-1 point guard is a top-60 recruit in the 2025 class. https://t.co/EidJqpF9xL pic.twitter.com/4OTcBncHec— … [Read more...] about Xavier commit Nyk Lewis decommits
Chris Mack is excited for his second year in Charleston
Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images A lot of Xavier fans wanted him back at X; they're going to be pretty disappointed. First, the news: Cougar NationJust about a year ago my family joined me at Cistern Yard to celebrate the start of something special here in Charleston. You have been incredibly supportive from day one. The Macks can’t wait to run it back in year two. Better … [Read more...] about Chris Mack is excited for his second year in Charleston
Richard Pitino is the new coach of Xavier
Photo by Jason Miller/NCAA Photos via Getty Images Xavier had to act fast, and they did. As I type this it is Wednesday. A week ago today, Xavier staged an incredible comeback in front of a rabid crowd to knock Texas out of the tournament and advance to the first round. Everyone was All In, life was so very good. What an absolutely wild week it has been since then. In … [Read more...] about Richard Pitino is the new coach of Xavier