Xavier

Both those dudes buzzing around Edey’s chest level are full-grown adults. | Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports Xavier has played a couple of buy games at home. Hopefully that was enough to prepare them for the best team in the nation (per KenPom). To get where Xavier wants to go, they’re going to have to be able to beat teams like Purdue in venues other than Cintas. Maybe not … [Read more...] about Xavier v. Purdue: preview, matchups, keys to the game

Cara Owsley/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK There were some bumps in the middle, but Xavier got it done against Jacksonville. Games like these first two Xavier has played present very little in terms of NCAA Tournament prospects, unless you go the Michigan State or DePaul route, but can provide valuable chances for teams to gather experience and get used to playing … [Read more...] about Xavier starts and finishes strong to move to 2-0

Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports Both of these teams are undefeated in D1 play, though one distinction is that Xavier has played a D1 opponent. Xavier started the season the best way possible, which is moving to 1-0. The journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step, and the run to an undefeated campaign can't happen without that vital first result. You'll get no … [Read more...] about Xavier v. Jacksonville: preview, matchups, keys to the game

Definitely not a good coach | Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The season is underway, and ten teams of the Big East are off to a good start. The days have gotten shorter, the weather will only continue to get colder, and college basketball is officially back to help us through the darkness. The start of the season has not been known for high level … [Read more...] about Big East Roundup

Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Xavier’s injury plagued sophomore is considering a medical redshirt. Back at the end of August things were looking good for Kam Craft. According to his head coach, Sean Miller, “He had successful knee surgery. He should be cleared toward the end of the summer.” He was, but things have a way of turning in college basketball. … [Read more...] about Kam Craft could be done for the season