Basketball Schedule: 2022-23

[paulxu]

Many of you guys have inside info when it comes to what our schedule will be.
So, this is a place to lay it out. Will update as people post games/dates.
Starting to get pumped for next year:

20 games in BE conference

OOC games: (Home Games in Bold)

Nov. 2 vs KENTUCKY WESLEYAN (EXH)
Nov. 7 vs MORGAN STATE
Nov. 11 vs MONTANA
Nov. 15 vs FAIRFIELD
Nov. 18 vs INDIANA (Gavitt Tipoff Games)
Nov. 24 at Phil Knight Legacy
Nov. 25 at Phil Knight Legacy
Nov. 27 at Phil Knight Legacy
Nov. 30 vs SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA
Dec. 3 vs WEST VIRGINIA (BIG EAST-Big 12 Challenge)
Dec. 10 at Cincinnati (Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout)
Dec. 13 vs SOUTHERN

[xudash]

Many of you guys have inside info when it comes to what our schedule will be.
So, this is a place to lay it out. Will update as people post games/dates.
Starting to get pumped for next year:

20 games in BE conference

OOC games:

Big 12 challenge game: West Virginia @ Xavier 12/3
Gavitt game (at home vs Illinois?)
3 Nike Legacy games: 11/24-27 in Portland
Crosstown Shootout @ Cincinnati
Prosser Challenge @ Wake Forest

Montana: 11/11 @ Xavier

Thanks for posting this, Paul. The Prosser Challenge is an enigma to me. It's either because I'm not paying close enough attention or it's because it seems to start and stop almost randomly. If anyone has any insights into the status of this challenge, they would be appreciated.

I like that it was originally put together because Skip deserves such recognition and because of the two schools involved. It just seems as though it is not as firmly set as it was intended to be.

[SC in DC]

Dash--Here's the results so far: https://goxavier.com/sports/mens-basketball/opponent-history/wake-forest-university/130

[xudash]

Thank you, SC. So, 7 games in 11 seasons.

One thing is for certain, I'll never forget that Skip was a class act through and through:

https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/theres-more-about-the-man-behind-the-skip-prosser-classic/

p.s. Not trying to hijack your thread, Paul. Please feel free to move this elsewhere if that makes sense.

[paulxu]

No worries. I think they were going to go 2 years on/2 years off...but Covid may have screwed that up.
Maybe they are going to start it back up this year.

[GIMMFD]

Man it's shaping up to be a pretty fun schedule, Illinois possibly and WVU at home are awesome, obviously the Nike classic will be big, should be a really fun first year with Miller with some of the teams we're set to face off with.

[JAPER]

Dash--Here's the results so far: https://goxavier.com/sports/mens-basketball/opponent-history/wake-forest-university/130

Seems like its their turn to come here? Maybe there was a game scheduled in Fall 2020 @ Cintas that was cancelled due to COVID? I enjoy this series.
X on top 5-3 all time (4-3 in Prosser classic).

22-23 Schedule looking stout!

[bobbiemcgee]

Final year of Gavitt games and BE/Big 12 challenge if not extended.

[hoopster68]

Really an exciting, challenging year for Coach Miller & Muskies! I think the "Cintas magic" will return. Go X.

[noteggs]

Just announced, playing Fairfield on November 15 at Cintas.

Edit: 206 Kenpom last year

[paulxu]

Just announced, playing Fairfield on November 15 at Cintas.

Edit: 206 Kenpom last year

Thanks; updated first post. I think (if we play Illinois) there are only 2 buy games unknown.

[muskiefan82]

Thanks; updated first post. I think (if we play Illinois) there are only 2 buy games unknown.

I am going to say with 100% certainty those two games will NOT be against Dayton or Miami (OH). LOL

[noteggs]

Morgan State November 7

[paulxu]

Morgan State November 7

Thank you ! Updated first post. Think we're down to one buy game left to get to 31.

[paulxu]

Changed Gavitt game to Indiana.

[EastCoastXman]

Saw Southern on 12/13 at Cintas on the Creighton White & Blue site.

[94GRAD]

Changed Gavitt game to Indiana.

This game is definitely at Cintas.

[paulxu]

Saw Southern on 12/13 at Cintas on the Creighton White & Blue site.
That would complete our OOC.


This game is definitely at Cintas.

Sorry, I meant I was swapping Illinois (who earlier indications were our Gavitt game) to Indiana. Yes, @Cintas.

[xavier513]

That would complete our OOC.


There has been no confirmation yet that the Wake Forest game is happening this year. It may be another buy game for the final non-con game.

[paulxu]

I agree there is still confusion. Some schools have announced there full OOC's.
I think ours came out last year around the first week of July. Hopefully we'll know soon.

[paulxu]

Saw Southern on 12/13 at Cintas on the Creighton White & Blue site.

Posted.

[paulxu]

#2 versus #11

https://www.basketballforum.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,width=1920,height=192 0,fit=scale-down/https://www.basketballforum.com/attachments/1656428138217-png.21599/

[hoopster68]

Four of the top 25 front courts from the BE is a good sign for this season.

[GIMMFD]

Our schedule is really impressive this upcoming year man, so many good teams, and some big time games at Cintas.

[Mel Cooley XU'81]

Refresh my memory, please.

When is the Big East schedule released?

[paulxu]

Last year it wasn't until Sept 23rd.

[drudy23]

Thanks for posting this, Paul. The Prosser Challenge is an enigma to me. It's either because I'm not paying close enough attention or it's because it seems to start and stop almost randomly. If anyone has any insights into the status of this challenge, they would be appreciated.

I like that it was originally put together because Skip deserves such recognition and because of the two schools involved. It just seems as though it is not as firmly set as it was intended to be.

I can't believe the first game was 12 years ago. I would have lost alot of money on that bet.

[noteggs]

The IU game will be on Friday, Nov 18. Sounds like a great start to the weekend!

[paulxu]

The IU game will be on Friday, Nov 18. Sounds like a great start to the weekend!

Updated.

[xukeith]

So it looks liek all the times and dates are set except for @Wake Forest. Non conference schedule wrapped up last season on 12/15 before kicking off BE play on 12/18.
I imagine teh WF game will be played between 12/4-12/9 mid -week before shootout or between 11/27 - 12/2 mid week before West Virginia.

I imagine there is no practical way X will squeeze in WV game after BE opening game.

[X-band '01]

Hoping they do eventually extend the Gavitt Games.

Bet Mick Cronin thought he'd never have to return to Cintas ever again after going to UCLA.

[xukeith]

Hoping they do eventually extend the Gavitt Games.

Bet Mick Cronin thought he'd never have to return to Cintas ever again after going to UCLA.

If they do renew the Gavitt games, I bet X will next travel to UCLA vs Mick.

[noteggs]

Looks like X just released noncon

https://goxavier.com/sports/mens-basketball

[EastCoastXman]

Looks like Wake is a No Go this year!

[muskiefan82]

Looks like Wake is a No Go this year!

THAT'S what happened. I wondered where SE Louisiana came from. I was thinking we didn't have room for another buy game, but now I see that Wake is out. Odd. I wonder what happened.

[paulxu]

OK, updated the first post.
Although the Oregon trip will be tough, we really only have one true road game...and it's 4 miles away.

[X-band '01]

Looks like Wake is a No Go this year!

I guess they're fine with playing VMI and High Point and wondering why they'll be in the NIT again next season.

[sirthought]

Not the worst schedule, but not too exciting either with WVa, IU, and UC all having teams developing. They are going to really have to impress the committee with this one.

[xavier513]

Not the worst schedule, but not too exciting either with WVa, IU, and UC all having teams developing. They are going to really have to impress the committee with this one.

Indiana has been in every pre-season top 25 ranking I've seen. West Virginia is supposed to be a top 50 team. UC...

[JTG]

Not the worst schedule, but not too exciting either with WVa, IU, and UC all having teams developing. They are going to really have to impress the committee with this one.

IU is predicted by many to be near the top if not win the BIG. And that tournament in Portland is brutal. Plus the Big East. The committee will be duly impressed.

[xukeith]

Even the late Skip Prosser would cancel this noncon WF/XU shamble. No team benefits.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Not the worst schedule, but not too exciting either with WVa, IU, and UC all having teams developing. They are going to really have to impress the committee with this one.

Interesting take. We are going to play at least 2 games against high quality teams in the Phil Knight tourney. IU is consistently predicted to be a top 15 team for next season. Having Thuggins back in the 'tas is awesome. I hope UC is terrible but always a fun game.

That combined with the BE schedule, if XU wins games, they will have no issue with the committee.

I just hope we have Miller back by the Phil Knight tourney. Back by IU would be awesome but it would have to be 4 games or less for that to happen.

[Xville]

Is it even a certainty that something happens with miller this season? I’ll believe it when I see it. This fbi baloney has been going on for what 4-5 years now?

[D-West & PO-Z]

Is it even a certainty that something happens with miller this season? I’ll believe it when I see it. This fbi baloney has been going on for what 4-5 years now?

No idea but its been stated as if something will be coming. I hope not though!

[UCGRAD4X]

Even the late Skip Prosser would cancel this noncon WF/XU shamble. No team benefits.

Gives us all a chance to honor Skip, remind those that don't and for those that do not know yet that he is worth remembering.

[noteggs]

Full schedule

https://twitter.com/xaviermbb/status/1568253737101303808?s=42&t=N-9Vsv8qa4GeFecp-mVGZQ

[xukeith]

Gives us all a chance to honor Skip, remind those that don't and for those that do not know yet that he is worth remembering.

I will compromise.
X can play a memorial Skip video at halftime for 1-2 games each year and play WF 2 times a decade unless both teams are consistently in top 30 kenpom rankings(then play once a year).

[paulxu]

One true OOC road game, and it's 4 miles away.

[Masterofreality]

Lots of Saturdays which means lots of MOR trips to Cintas!!

[STL_XUfan]

Full schedule

https://twitter.com/xaviermbb/status/1568253737101303808?s=42&t=N-9Vsv8qa4GeFecp-mVGZQ

I was really hoping the NYE game was at 8 or 9pm. Such a great excuse not to go out on NYE. Now I just have to start drinking at 10am.

[GoMuskies]

Now I just have to start drinking at 10am.

Which will become an excellent reason to not have to go out on NYE night!

[noteggs]

I was really hoping the NYE game was at 8 or 9pm. Such a great excuse not to go out on NYE. Now I just have to start drinking at 10am.

Just tell others you’re making it a sports drinking day and catch the college playoff football games that evening.

https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2022-08-16/2022-23-college-football-playoff-schedule-dates-tv-channel-sites

[bjf123]

I’m not crazy about the Sunday afternoon game on Jan 15. That’s also the NFL’s Wild Card weekend. Guess the Bengals will just need to win the division and get a bye.


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[xu82]

I was really hoping the NYE game was at 8 or 9pm. Such a great excuse not to go out on NYE. Now I just have to start drinking at 10am.

We have faith that you are up to the task!

[WCWIII]

I’m not crazy about the Sunday afternoon game on Jan 15. That’s also the NFL’s Wild Card weekend. Guess the Bengals will just need to win the division and get a bye.

Last year’s respective X over Creighton and Bengals over Raiders games made for a pretty good sports day.

[X-band '01]

Lots of Saturdays which means lots of MOR trips to Cintas!!

Almost all the Saturday games are home games - only at Villanova and at Creighton are Saturday road games. No Sunday road games and 3 Friday road games which is a little weird.

As for the January 15 game, they'll flex that based on what foosball game Fox has that day.

[xukeith]

Only 3 BE games starting at 8:30pm or later.

[MADXSTER]

Wasn't there one year when the BE played 5 games in a row on Fox on NYE?

[GoMuskies]

Wasn't there one year when the BE played 5 games in a row on Fox on NYE?

Pretty sure they did that the first year. Maybe the first two years.

[X-band '01]

It was the first two years at least - the first year I was driving back from NY on New Year's Eve and actually caught the beginning of Xavier's BE debut against St. John's. Next year they played at home against Georgetown for the nightcap.

[94GRAD]

I will be watching the game live in Perth Australia at 1 am on Jan 1st.

[bjf123]

I will be watching the game live in Perth Australia at 1 am on Jan 1st.

Nice! What takes you Down Under?


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[94GRAD]

Nice! What takes you Down Under?


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Wife has a friend that lives in Perth. Also, had 4 one-way International upgrades on Delta to use.

[Smooth]

Wife has a friend that lives in Perth. Also, had 4 one-way International upgrades on Delta to use.

You mean you're not coming back? Can I have your bar?

[xu82]

You mean you're not coming back? Can I have your bar?

I think I should be in that line, since I think my parents paid for that bar several times over.

[Muskie]

This schedule still continues to be quite untravel friendly for conference away games.

[94GRAD]

You mean you're not coming back? Can I have your bar?

2 for the way there and 2 for the way back. I'll add you to the extensive list

[X-band '01]

This schedule still continues to be quite untravel friendly for conference away games.

At least they threw one bone at us with the Friday night Butler trip.

[UCGRAD4X]

At least they threw one bone at us with the Friday night Butler trip.

Sounds like a bus trip is in order. Last time I took a trip with a bus full of drunk to Indy was to see Pink Floyd. Epic.

And it wasn't in an airplane hangar.