2023-2024 (!) Xavier Schedule

[Masterofreality]

I can’t believe I typed 2024 already!
Anyway starting the thread.
News from within:
Next year we are going to Savannah for a 4 team tourney during Thanksgiving week.
(Boston College/Georgia maybe) part of the field.
And going forward, Xavier will avoid early season tourneys with 8 teams. 3 games in 3-4 days is too taxing and injury potential is high.
-We also have Clifton Community at home.
-A home game in the Big East/Big 12 Challenge.
Add as appropriate.

[muskiefan82]

Do we have another Gavitt Game?

[bjf123]

Savannah? Great city! I had grandparents who lived there when I was a kid. Used to go every summer to visit them. Going to have to seriously consider going to that tourney.


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[Masterofreality]

Do we have another Gavitt Game?

The Gavitt Game Contract runs out this year -2023. I *think but not sure, that means games this fall?
Unsure if it can be resurrected.
The B1G is the issue now that they have an ACC/B1G Challenge.

[Masterofreality]

Savannah? Great city! I had grandparents who lived there when I was a kid. Used to go every summer to visit them. Going to have to seriously consider going to that tourney.


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Savannah is awesome. We had a family vaycay to Tybee Island a couple summers ago

[XU_Lou]

MOR - your post above made Twitter!! https://twitter.com/musketeerreport/status/1635391726692237317

[bjf123]

Savannah is awesome. We had a family vaycay to Tybee Island a couple summers ago

My grandparents lived in town close to the ballpark where the Savannah Bananas now play, but also had a summer camp on Tybee. They were a farm team of the Atlanta Braves back then. From what I remember (it was 50+ years ago), the camp was pretty much a shack with tidal streams out back. No AC, but there was indoor plumbing and a full kitchen. Great memories of those summers with all my cousins, some of whom still live there.


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[drudy23]

I can’t believe I typed 2024 already!
Anyway starting the thread.
News from within:
Next year we are going to Savannah for a 4 team tourney during Thanksgiving week.
(Boston College/Georgia maybe) part of the field.
And going forward, Xavier will avoid early season tourneys with 8 teams. 3 games in 3-4 days is too taxing and injury potential is high.
-We also have Clifton Community at home.
-A home game in the Big East/Big 12 Challenge.
Add as appropriate.

Interesting approach to avoiding the gauntlet of 3 games in 3/4 days. Wonder if that is a Miller staple to not do that. Also wonder if that played into the Freemantle re-injury.

[xu82]

Savannah is awesome. We had a family vaycay to Tybee Island a couple summers ago

When we lived in Hilton Head decades ago Savannah was a much different place. A couple blocks along the river were cool for tourists, but go too far off the path and it was very dangerous. We went back for work 5+ years ago and I was aploogizing to locals because I’d been talking trash about their town forever. The locals wil tell you the book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1994, the year after we moved away) turned the entire city around. It is absolutely lovely in the historic area now. I highly recommend it.

Some friends a few doors up the street were there last weekend and had a great trip. You can’t go wrong at Garibaldi’s and the Mac & Cheese jalapeno poppers at The Old Pink House will be a must do on my next trip.

[bjf123]

My wife and I took a trip to Savannah a few years ago. First time I’d been back since the late 70s. We ate at The Pirate’s House, a place I remember going to as a kid. Also visited Fort Pulaski. That’s well worth the trip if you have any interest in Civil War history.


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[XUGRAD80]

My wife and I have been there a couple of times. Very much enjoyed our visits. The city history complex out at the old rail yard is lots of fun too. Did a ghost tour that was great.

[Masterofreality]

MOR - your post above made Twitter!! https://twitter.com/musketeerreport/status/1635391726692237317

I can’t read what that says other than the guy who trashes the Covid & Warming threads on here. F him. I’m glad we have a free range of ideas on here.
12.50 is a bargain.
I haven’t subscribed to Musketeer Report for years. Broering is a putz. I DID NOT get any info from that website.
In fact, Broering blocked me, and still does, a few years ago when I dared to contradict him on some Northeast Ohio HS player info. I was correct, he was wrong but he didn’t like the shot to his cred.
Thanks for monitoring this message board Rick, since you obviously do. How about giving $12.50 out of your exhorbitant charge for your board back over here?

[Xavier]

Interesting approach to avoiding the gauntlet of 3 games in 3/4 days. Wonder if that is a Miller staple to not do that. Also wonder if that played into the Freemantle re-injury.

MOR is just sort of recapping what Mario mentioned on the podcast last night. Said it’s 2 fold- but mainly because of the transfer rule and NIL, teams are so tough to predict year to year. Only committing to two game tournaments helps give more control to the team in avoiding potential clunker teams that bring down team ratings. Where in the past you’d have a better idea how the teams will be in advance because in general you’ll have a better idea of what each team will look like.

Controlling the schedule was the main issue really. Thinks more teams will start going that route

*I don’t know if MOR got his info from that podcast or whoever his source is did- but it’s basically exactly what Mario mentioned. I agree Rick can be a bit of a doofus but I just enjoy listening to Xavier takes.

[Masterofreality]

*I don’t know if MOR got his info from that podcast or whoever his source is did- but it’s basically exactly what Mario mentioned. I agree Rick can be a bit of a doofus but I just enjoy listening to Xavier takes.

They have a podcast? Is it free or does Rick charge exorbitant amounts for that too?
The Savannah Tournament info has been out there for a little. It was just today where a couple of teams were mentioned. I love Mario and never want to compromise him.
Sorry Rick if you’re salty since you obviously read this board then take info from it and claim it’s yours then charge.

[Xavier]

It’s a free podcast. I like Paul Fritschner and he is basically the cohost.

[Masterofreality]

It’s a free podcast. I like Paul Fritschner and he is basically the cohost.

Ok. So Paul is on there? What’s the Podcast Called? Paul’s a good guy. HE should get paid and leave his jerk Co-host behind in the dust.
I’d pay to hear Paul, an underrated talent.

[bjf123]

I’m trying to cancel my Musketeer Report subscription before it auto renews next week. They don’t make it easy. The online instructions just take me in a circle between the same two web pages. One link says to click here to go to settings where you’re to click on Cancel Subscription. All that does is take you back to the first page which says to click here to go to settings. Another option is to use the Contact Us link. It opens a page to send them an email, but that doesn’t successfully send the email. Guess I’ll try calling tomorrow.


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[zippin']

Wonder if X will play Wake next year? Feels like it's been a minute since they've played and I think the Prosser Classic (or whatever it's called) is supposed to be somewhat semi-annual.

[Masterofreality]

Wonder if X will play Wake next year? Feels like it's been a minute since they've played and I think the Prosser Classic (or whatever it's called) is supposed to be somewhat semi-annual.

That game is still on the table. Playing only 2 in Savannah opens up the possibility a little bit.
I think both schools are seeing the value of playing each other again but depends on other moving parts.

[94GRAD]

I’m trying to cancel my Musketeer Report subscription before it auto renews next week. They don’t make it easy. The online instructions just take me in a circle between the same two web pages. One link says to click here to go to settings where you’re to click on Cancel Subscription. All that does is take you back to the first page which says to click here to go to settings. Another option is to use the Contact Us link. It opens a page to send them an email, but that doesn’t successfully send the email. Guess I’ll try calling tomorrow.


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You would get Paramount+ for free if you change your mind and decide to renew.

[bjf123]

You would get Paramount+ for free if you change your mind and decide to renew.

I recently got a year free of that from some other promotion. Don’t think I’ve watched anything on it at this point.


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[X-band '01]

I can’t believe I typed 2024 already!
Anyway starting the thread.
News from within:
Next year we are going to Savannah for a 4 team tourney during Thanksgiving week.
(Boston College/Georgia maybe) part of the field.
And going forward, Xavier will avoid early season tourneys with 8 teams. 3 games in 3-4 days is too taxing and injury potential is high.
-We also have Clifton Community at home.
-A home game in the Big East/Big 12 Challenge.
Add as appropriate.

Xavier would even avoid Maui and Atlantis just to avoid an 8-team field? I get not wanting to play in a tournament like Myrtle Beach/Charleston for the reasons you mentioned, but tournaments like the PK Legacy don't come around too often.

You'll also have events like the Wooden Legacy, Preseason NIT, Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City that can still give you 2 MTE neutral-court games plus 2 MTE-related bye games. What I DON'T want is a repeat of the 2020-21 multi-team tournament in Cintas (although that was more due to Covid) that just has buy game-level opponents.

[Masterofreality]

Xavier would even avoid Maui and Atlantis just to avoid an 8-team field? I get not wanting to play in a tournament like Myrtle Beach/Charleston for the reasons you mentioned, but tournaments like the PK Legacy don't come around too often.

You'll also have events like the Wooden Legacy, Preseason NIT, Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City that can still give you 2 MTE neutral-court games plus 2 MTE-related bye games. What I DON'T want is a repeat of the 2020-21 multi-team tournament in Cintas (although that was more due to Covid) that just has buy game-level opponents.

I probably should not have said “will avoid”. It is the preference “To avoid”.
The networks & promoters control this. It is what it is. Xavier, I’m sure will always want to play where it enhances their resume.

[XUGRAD80]

According to the article in todays Cincinnati.com, Miller is not satisfied with the roster depth of the Xavier team right now. He will be looking to build that depth to a point where the subs are actual assets and not liabilities. That may take 1-2 recruiting cycles, but once he has the depth where he wants it, I think he may reconsider participating in the larger field tournaments.

[Masterofreality]

Per Rothstein:

Matchups are set for 2023 Big East-Big 12 Battle, per sources.

UConn at Kansas
Texas at Marquette
Houston at Xavier
Villanova at Kansas St
SJU at WVU
Creighton at Oklahoma St
PC at OU
Iowa St at DePaul
TT at Butler
TCU at Georgetown
SHU at Baylor

[GoMuskies]

At least they didn't just call UC our Big 12 opponent. Will Houston be any good next year? Hard to tell for pretty much any team until the smoke clears on the portal.

[X-band '01]

Kelvin Sampson Appreciation Night!

[noteggs]

What this tells me, Houston very good in B12 basketball. By not having SucKs playing in series, not so much…conference doesn’t want to get embarrassed.

[Masterofreality]

Clifton Community College overlooked.

[X-band '01]

UC, Central Florida and Texas Tech were all left out. One-time thing because this is the one season where the Big 12 will have 14 teams until Texas/Oklahoma head to the SEC.

[94GRAD]

UC, Central Florida and Texas Tech were all left out. One-time thing because this is the one season where the Big 12 will have 14 teams until Texas/Oklahoma head to the SEC.

TT at Butler. Houston is the only of the 4 new teams playing. uc/UCF/Byu all out

[drudy23]

Will Houston be any good next year? .

The Way Too Early poll, which literally means nothing, has them at 5.

[Backyard Champ]

And has us at 11, if it’s the same one. Which is ridiculous imo.

[xu82]

I love the idea of the Thanksgiving Tournament in Savannah. We usually host Thanksgiving for a couple dozen, but I wonder if I could sneak in a game and a night.

[D-West & PO-Z]

UC, Central Florida and Texas Tech were all left out. One-time thing because this is the one season where the Big 12 will have 14 teams until Texas/Oklahoma head to the SEC.

TTU plays at Butler. BYU was left out. So all new members left out except for Houston.

[D-West & PO-Z]

TT at Butler. Houston is the only of the 4 new teams playing. uc/UCF/Byu all out

Sorry didn't see your post before mine.

[Masterofreality]

Xavier will host Winthrop as part of its 2023-24 non-conference schedule. Date is set for December 16th.
Mark Prosser coaches Winthrop.

[Masterofreality]

Xavier will host Jacksonville as part of its 2023-24 non-conference schedule.

The date is set for Friday, November 10th.

[GoMuskies]

Jacksonville from Florida and not Jacksonville State from Alabama, so it won't be a Tandy homecoming.

[xukeith]

Per X Managers on Twitter, Zach officially announces he is coming back for 5th year.

[paulxu]

That's good news.

[noteggs]

Looks like we open the season against Bobby Morris at the ‘Tas on November 6! Get here soon please!

[XUGRAD80]

Personally I’m in no hurry for November to get here. I’d like to enjoy a nice long warm summer first.

[bjf123]

Personally I’m in no hurry for November to get here. I’d like to enjoy a nice long warm summer first.

It certainly feels like November 6 outside today!


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[BigMoeMusketeer]

Personally I’m in no hurry for November to get here. I’d like to enjoy a nice long warm summer first.

Preach!!!

[UCGRAD4X]

Personally I’m in no hurry for November to get here. I’d like to enjoy a nice long sweltering hot summer first.

Three or four days of spring....

[Masterofreality]

Looks like Savannah is no longer.
Per Rocco Miller Twitter:

San Diego State, Washington, and Xavier will headline the 2023 Continental Tire Main Event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, according to multiple sources.
Fourth team is TBD.

[STL_XUfan]

Looks like Savannah is no longer.
Per Rocco Miller Twitter:

San Diego State, Washington, and Xavier will headline the 2023 Continental Tire Main Event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, according to multiple sources.
Fourth team is TBD.

I think this is the same weekend as the Vegas Grand Prix, which will make getting a hotel or getting around a nightmare

[drudy23]

Looks like Savannah is no longer.
Per Rocco Miller Twitter:

San Diego State, Washington, and Xavier will headline the 2023 Continental Tire Main Event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, according to multiple sources.
Fourth team is TBD.

Why the change?

Most will probably prefer Savannah in November.

[xavierj]

Why the change?

Most will probably prefer Savannah in November.

Not sure but it doesn’t seem like the Savannah tournament has much juice and not even sure they have a TV contract to air the games.

[xavierj]

I think this is the same weekend as the Vegas Grand Prix, which will make getting a hotel or getting around a nightmare

This is true but the games will be Friday/Sunday and the Grand Prix will be over Saturday. I have not seen official dates for the basketball tourney, so I wonder if they move it to the following week after Thanksgiving. Airbnb seems the way to go as the hotels are super expensive that weekend.

[STL_XUfan]

This is true but the games will be Friday/Sunday and the Grand Prix will be over Saturday. I have not seen official dates for the basketball tourney, so I wonder if they move it to the following week after Thanksgiving. Airbnb seems the way to go as the hotels are super expensive that weekend.

You will have free practice and qualifying on Friday so you will have some overlap (not to mention the road closures will take time to clear)

Just checked the nugget, and it looks like rooms at $400 a night.

[X-band '01]

Looks like Savannah is no longer.
Per Rocco Miller Twitter:

San Diego State, Washington, and Xavier will headline the 2023 Continental Tire Main Event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, according to multiple sources.
Fourth team is TBD.

The Continental Tire Invitational is more ideal if you're looking for a 2-day tournament. San Diego State is a good noncon game - Washington, not so much.

Wasn't this the tournament where X lost to Arizona State a while back?

[Masterofreality]

This is true but the games will be Friday/Sunday and the Grand Prix will be over Saturday. I have not seen official dates for the basketball tourney, so I wonder if they move it to the following week after Thanksgiving. Airbnb seems the way to go as the hotels are super expensive that weekend.

Their website says 11/17-11/19

[bjf123]

Looks like Savannah is no longer.
Per Rocco Miller Twitter:

San Diego State, Washington, and Xavier will headline the 2023 Continental Tire Main Event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, according to multiple sources.
Fourth team is TBD.

Well, damn. I was looking forward to going to Savannah.


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[Olsingledigit]

Well, damn. I was looking forward to going to Savannah.


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Me too

[paulxu]

Trying to figure this all out so far:

20 BE games H/H

UC @H
Bryant @H
Delaware @H
Robert Morris @H November 6th
Jacksonville @H November 10th
Purdue @A (Gavitt Games) November 13th
San Diego St/Washington/St Mary's @N November 17/19th
Houston @H (BE/B12) December 1st
Winthrop @H December 16th

1 Spots to go, or will we only play 30 games with the Continental deal being 2 games?

[muskiefan82]

Trying to figure this all out so far:

20 BE games H/H

UC @H
Houston @H (BE/B12)
Jacksonville @H November 10th
San Diego St/Washington/TBD @N November 17/19
Winthrop @H December 16th

6 Spots to go, or will we only play 30 games with the Continental deal being 2 games?

Robert Morris@H 11/6

[paulxu]

Thanks. Updated.

Also, I forgot to count the Continental as 2 games. So there are only 4 spots left for 31.

[X-band '01]

There's also one final round of Gavitt Games coming up - would think that this would be the ideal opportunity for at least one true road game in the noncon.

[Masterofreality]

I wonder if Wake is back in the works?

[X-band '01]

It would be Xavier's turn for a home game if they bring that series back, unless X makes a concession to go back down to Wake first.

[xudash]

I wonder if Wake is back in the works?

My problem with this is that if Wake were serious about honoring Skip’s memory, then we should not even be discussing this. There should be no ambiguity about this game.

Frankly, this strikes me as being rather classless. Just drop the damn thing.

[JTG]

Skip is revered at X with their proud history, he's just a blip on Wake's lackluster history. So just end it. Think of another way to honor him.

[xeus]

There's also one final round of Gavitt Games coming up - would think that this would be the ideal opportunity for at least one true road game in the noncon.

Hoping for Michigan State.

[sirthought]

Trying to figure this all out so far:

20 BE games H/H

UC @H
Houston @H (BE/B12)
Robert Morris @H November 6th
Jacksonville @H November 10th
San Diego St/Washington/TBD @N November 17/19
Winthrop @H December 16th

4 Spots to go, or will we only play 30 games with the Continental deal being 2 games?

I like to see them at home, but they should have more away games than just the neutral site tournament.

This looks like it could be an interesting season. They could definitely use a Gavitt Games team to fill things out.

Unless the freshman just blow everyone away, UC is going to struggle.
Houston lost their top PG, but they'll likely reload.
SD ST had that great run in the big dance, but lost their front court, mostly lured away with NIL money. They are really searching
Robert Morris was terrible and their better players have transferred out. But they did get a transfer from LSU that might be good for them.
Jacksonville was terrible last year and likely will be again.
Winthrop also struggling under Coach Mark Prosser

[Masterofreality]

Xavier will be taking a trip to the Bahamas this summer for some preseason action.

The Musketeers will be there from Aug. 6-11, according to Jeff Goodman.

The NCAA allows teams to make an international trip during the summer once every four years.

[noteggs]

Xavier will be taking a trip to the Bahamas this summer for some preseason action.

The Musketeers will be there from Aug. 6-11, according to Jeff Goodman.

The NCAA allows teams to make an international trip during the summer once every four years.

That’s great! Hoping it will be televised like it was 4 years ago. Of course teams we played sucked, but got my summer fix.

[xu82]

That’s great! Hoping it will be televised like it was 4 years ago. Of course teams we played sucked, but got my summer fix.

It would be awesome if I could wave to the people back at home!!!

[Masterofreality]

And looks like Las Vegas Main Event in November is a go. Savannah apparently can’t get it together.
Georgia has committed to another early season event.

[Masterofreality]

One fresh note.
Looks like a roadie game at Purdue for the Gavitt games.
There’s your tough roadkill

[noteggs]

According to Fanta, the Houston at X game will be December 1.

[paulxu]

Trying to figure this all out so far:

20 BE games H/H

UC @H
Houston @H (BE/B12) December 1
Robert Morris @H November 6th
Jacksonville @H November 10th
San Diego St/Washington/TBD @N November 17/19
Winthrop @H December 16th
Purdue @A Gavitt Games

3 Spots to go, or will we only play 30 games with the Continental deal being 2 games?

Updated with info from MOR and Noteggs

[Section 200]

Updated with info from MOR and Noteggs

I think we are hosting Oakland on Nov 27. Miller must like Oakland - we seem to play them quite a bit.

[Muskeagle]

I think we are hosting Oakland on Nov 27. Miller must like Oakland - we seem to play them quite a bit.

Maybe to repay Oakland for giving us Souley!!

And before you correct me....I know. just a joke.

[94GRAD]

Maybe to repay Oakland for giving us Souley!!

And before you correct me....I know. just a joke.

X having Souley was no joke ;)

[Masterofreality]

Matchups are set for the 2023 Gavitt Games, according to multiple sources.
Xavier at Purdue (as reported by me earlier)
Marquette at Illinois
Michigan at St. John's
Maryland at Villanova
Butler at Michigan St lowa at Creighton
Wisconsin at Providence
Georgetown at Rutgers

[muskiefan82]

Butler at Michigan State? WTH is that crap?

[X-band '01]

It was never a secret that this year would be the last of the Gavitt Games. Now it's the only humane thing to do to put it down after the 2023-24 season.

[fellahmuskie]

We need to get a lot of blue in West Lafayette.

I haven't been to a road game in several years, but definitely making this trip.

[sirthought]

It was never a secret that this year would be the last of the Gavitt Games. Now it's the only humane thing to do to put it down after the 2023-24 season.

I don't understand your comment. I think it's been a positive for both conferences overall.

[X-band '01]

I'm not denying that the Games have been entertaining to watch, but they're not going to renew this challenge series after 2023-24. B1G wants to go in a different direction.

[paulxu]

Trying to figure this all out so far:

20 BE games H/H

Purdue @A (Gavitt Games)
UC @H
Robert Morris @H November 6th
Jacksonville @H November 10th
San Diego St/Washington/TBD @N November 17/19
Houston @H (BE/B12) December 1st
Winthrop @H December 16th

3 Spots to go, or will we only play 30 games with the Continental deal being 2 games?

Bump. Trying to get the dates in order

[noteggs]

Purdue game time announced-

Monday, Nov. 13 on FS1

[paulxu]

Trying to figure this all out so far:

20 BE games H/H

UC @H
Robert Morris @H November 6th
Jacksonville @H November 10th
Purdue @A (Gavitt Games) November 13th
San Diego St/Washington/TBD @N November 17/19th
Houston @H (BE/B12) December 1st
Winthrop @H December 16th

3 Spots to go, or will we only play 30 games with the Continental deal being 2 games?

Reshuffle.

[JTG]

Purdue game time announced-

Monday, Nov. 13 on FS1

I hope Edey gets drafted. That would be a tall order for Zack that early in the season.

[xavierj]

I hope Edey gets drafted. That would be a tall order for Zack that early in the season.

Why would Xavier’s power forward guard Purdues center?

[JTG]

Why would Xavier’s power forward guard Purdues center?

Who's gonna guard him, one of our 8 guards?

[Masterofreality]

I hope Edey gets drafted. That would be a tall order for Zack that early in the season.


Why would Xavier’s power forward guard Purdues center?


Who's gonna guard him, one of our 8 guards?

Ousmane??? He is to be our Center?

[Muskie]

Ousmane??? He is to be our Center?

I watched many Purdue games last season including some in person. There's a book on how to beat an Edey centric offense. Look at the games late in the year, Big Ten Tournament, and NCAA tourney.

[Masterofreality]

St. Mary's is the 4th team in the Las Vegas Tournament.
X, San Diego State, St. Mary’s, Washington. Pretty good!

[murray87]

Edey dropping out of the draft and returning to Purdue is rather surprising. It will be our victory all the sweeter!

[Xville]

Edey dropping out of the draft and returning to Purdue is rather surprising. It will be our victory all the sweeter!

If it was 15-20 years ago, I’d agree but he doesn’t fit in the new nba no matter how tall he is.

[GoMuskies]

St. Mary's is the 4th team in the Las Vegas Tournament.
X, San Diego State, St. Mary’s, Washington. Pretty good!

Too bad it's during F1.

[JTG]

St. Mary's is the 4th team in the Las Vegas Tournament.
X, San Diego State, St. Mary’s, Washington. Pretty good!

How did we get thrown in with 3 West Coast teams ?

[JTG]

If it was 15-20 years ago, I’d agree but he doesn’t fit in the new nba no matter how tall he is.

Word around Indy is he was told he'd be late second round to undrafted.

[JTG]

Too bad it's during F1.

Sky high prices for hotels and flights.

[Masterofreality]

Word around Indy is he was told he'd be late second round to undrafted.

Sean Finn…but taller.

[Masterofreality]

Sky high prices for hotels and flights.

Stay in Mesquite..70 miles up I-15.
Great golf courses there too. Easy desert commute.

[Xville]

Word around Indy is he was told he'd be late second round to undrafted.

Yep sounds right. He will be on a roster but that’s about what he will be. He’s slow, not a good passer and can’t shoot outside 5 feet.

[Masterofreality]

Per Sean Miller at the AFO Golf Outing yesterday:

Xavier will play Washington in the first game of the Las Vegas Continental Tire event in November.
San Diego State & St. Mary’s will face off in the second game.

[Masterofreality]

Xavier is scheduled to face the Bryant Bulldogs at Cintas Center during the 2023-24 college basketball season, according to a report Tuesday via Twitter from college basketball analyst Jon Rothstein.

Add to the list.

[Masterofreality]

The final piece of the non conference schedule is a home game vs Delaware on a date TBD

[paulxu]

Trying to figure this all out so far:

20 BE games H/H

UC @H
Bryant @H
Delaware @H
Robert Morris @H November 6th
Jacksonville @H November 10th
Purdue @A (Gavitt Games) November 13th
San Diego St/Washington/St Mary's @N November 17/19th
Houston @H (BE/B12) December 1st
Winthrop @H December 16th

1 Spots to go, or will we only play 30 games with the Continental deal being 2 games?

Bump. If this pans out, we'll have only 1 true road game.

[Masterofreality]

Bump. If this pans out, we'll have only 1 true road game.

You forgot Home Game vs Oakland in your list.
Non con complete.
We play Oakland at home November 27.

[paulxu]

20 BE games H/H


Bryant @H
Delaware @H
Robert Morris @H November 6th
Jacksonville @H November 10th
Purdue @A (Gavitt Games) November 13th
Washington St/San Diego St or St Mary's @N November 17/19th
Oakland @H November 27th
Houston @H (BE/B12) December 1st
UC @H December 9th
Winthrop @H December 16th

Just have some dates to fill in now.

[X-band '01]

One of those games will be filled in on Thanksgiving weekend (likely a Friday or Saturday game). The other one will likely fall between Houston and the Shootout.

Is Winthrop now the de facto Skip Prosser Classic with Wake now out of the picture?

[noteggs]

Continental tire main event

https://twitter.com/xaviermbb/status/1673376798829342720?s=42&t=U5TyKr_wshJKowj_nNzfHg

[GoMuskies]

The fact that Xavier is playing in Vegas and it's during F1 weekend really sucks.

[D-West & PO-Z]

The fact that Xavier is playing in Vegas and it's during F1 weekend really sucks.

Yeah, the costs are outrageous.

[Xville]

Feel like Vegas has gotten pricey even on a regular week. I know I sound like old man get off my lawn, but I miss some of the old charm of Vegas. It’s gotten kind of stupid out there with the mega resorts imo. Dunno why everything now has to have the same kind of aesthetic as aria, cosmo, Wynn etc.

[GoMuskies]

Feel like Vegas has gotten pricey even on a regular week. I know I sound like old man get off my lawn, but I miss some of the old charm of Vegas. It’s gotten kind of stupid out there with the mega resorts imo. Dunno why everything now has to have the same kind of aesthetic as aria, cosmo, Wynn etc.

Go stay downtown or at Southpoint, old man! :)

[bobbiemcgee]

I go every year in early May. Paris was 1 nite@30 plus52 resort fee . The 'D' was 30plus tax for 3more nites with no resort fee and free parking.

[Xville]

I go every year in early May. Paris was 1 nite@30 plus52 resort fee . The 'D' was 30plus tax for 3more nites with no resort fee and free parking.

Really? Interesting. Not a bad time of the sports calendar with nhl and nba playoffs

[Masterofreality]

Schedule is out. Non Conference: https://goxavier.com/news/2023/7/13/all-for-one-fund-xavier-releases-complete-non-conference-mens-basketball-schedule.aspx

[paulxu]

Interesting that all season tickets are sold out. How many do they keep for regular sale for each game?

[X-band '01]

They're still planning on selling 6-packs, so I'm guessing a limited amount.

Funny that I'm still getting emails from Butler practically begging for season tickets with open house events.

[Masterofreality]

They're still planning on selling 6-packs, so I'm guessing a limited amount.

Funny that I'm still getting emails from Butler practically begging for season tickets with open house events.

8500 season tix.
750 Student tix
Leaves 1000 general sale tix for 6 packs, etc
Standing room WILL be sold as many as fire codes allow.

[Muskeagle]

I love the support of having 8500 season tix sold out. The downside, is the empty seats from the season ticket holders who don't go to all the games or get tix into the hands of other fans. I've been there for a lot of sold out games that don't LOOK like sold out games.

[bobbiemcgee]

You can donate them back to the ticket office to be distributed to a charity.

[Xville]

Yeah not really impressed with that number when I go to the iu game and 1500 or more were sold to iu fans. Even wvu had a significant number, but the iu game was frankly effing embarrassing.

[UCGRAD4X]

Yeah not really impressed with that number when I go to the iu game and 1500 or more were sold to iu fans. Even wvu had a significant number, but the iu game was frankly effing embarrassing.

I am very old and very forgetful, but hearing Let's Go H**siers ringing through Cintas is forever seared across my synapses - no matter how hard I try to burn it out!

[Masterofreality]

I am very old and very forgetful, but hearing Let's Go H**siers ringing through Cintas is forever seared across my synapses - no matter how hard I try to burn it out!

I doubt you can ever stop people from reselling their tickets for a big profit. Would be curious to know how many X STH’s are Ticket Brokers.
Happens in every sport- including Cleveland fans selling World Series tix to Cub fans for huge money in 2016.
Money many times rules.

[94GRAD]

I doubt you can ever stop people from reselling their tickets for a big profit. Would be curious to know how many X STH’s are Ticket Brokers.
Happens in every sport- including Cleveland fans selling World Series tix to Cub fans for huge money in 2016.
Money many times rules.

Based on the yearly donations for most of the tickets, I highly doubt brokers own many tickets

[SM#24]

With the IU game, I’m willing to bet there is a decent amount of Cincinnati residents, including X fans and STH, that have IU connections.

[94GRAD]

With the IU game, I’m willing to bet there is a decent amount of Cincinnati residents, including X fans and STH
, that have IU connections.

I brought my IU Mother/Father/Brother In-Laws to the game and won't think twice to do it again.

[SM#24]

I brought my IU Mother/Father/Brother In-Laws to the game and won't think twice to do it again.

I remember that. Ya’ll know, X fans go to road games.

[UCGRAD4X]

I brought my IU Mother/Father/Brother In-Laws to the game and won't think twice to do it again.

Family - fair enough. And you did go with them. You didn't sell them to IU fans.

[webxu]

when you list tickets on stubhub or other sites its not like you can send a questionnaire about the purchasers fandom.

[D-West & PO-Z]

when you list tickets on stubhub or other sites its not like you can send a questionnaire about the purchasers fandom.

Yes, but there are people who are of the belief that fans shouldn't sell on 3rd party sites and should only give or sell tickets to other Xavier fans. So that excuse wouldn't fly with them.

I am not one of those people. I mean as a diehard Xavier fan I wouldn't want to sell any Xavier tickets to big games but if I couldn't go and I knew I could get a pretty penny for the tickets I would consider listing them on a 3rd party site.

Yeah it sucked there were so many IU fans but not totally unexpected. A lot of IU grads in Cincinnati and the surrounding cities and money talks. But I won't begrudge any X fans for getting the most money they can for their tickets or bringing a friend or family member who is from the opposing school.

[Masterofreality]

Yes, but there are people who are of the belief that fans shouldn't sell on 3rd party sites and should only give or sell tickets to other Xavier fans. So that excuse wouldn't fly with them.

I am not one of those people. I mean as a diehard Xavier fan I wouldn't want to sell any Xavier tickets to big games but if I couldn't go and I knew I could get a pretty penny for the tickets I would consider listing them on a 3rd party site.

Yeah it sucked there were so many IU fans but not totally unexpected. A lot of IU grads in Cincinnati and the surrounding cities and money talks. But I won't begrudge any X fans for getting the most money they can for their tickets or bringing a friend or family member who is from the opposing school.

Honestly, if you win the game, you shut them up and send them home sad.
If only Kunk’s shot would have gone in. :-(

[D-West & PO-Z]

Honestly, if you win the game, you shut them up and send them home sad.
If only Kunk’s shot would have gone in. :-(

Yep, which is what happens to the UC fans in attendance at Cintas every year.

I would venture to guess there are similar numbers of UC fans in attendance at the Crosstown Shootout every year but Xavier typically crushes their spirit by halftime and you don't hear much from them.

[GoMuskies]

If IU was playing UC, I'd cheer for UC. IU fans suck that much. They're the worst. They're like Kentucky fans minus actually winning anything in the last 25 years.

[JTG]

If IU was playing UC, I'd cheer for UC. IU fans suck that much. They're the worst. They're like Kentucky fans minus actually winning anything in the last 25 years.
I dislike UC, I hate IU & their fans, so I would have to root for some disaster that cancelled the game. Like both teams coming down with Salmonella.

[X-band '01]

Honestly, if you win the game, you shut them up and send them home sad.
If only Kunk’s shot would have gone in. :-(

Thankfully at least we don't have to hear about Ohio State fans from the previous season.

[bobbiemcgee]

Collegesportsmadness.com Jack rabbits in at #99.

[Olsingledigit]

With the IU game, I’m willing to bet there is a decent amount of Cincinnati residents, including X fans and STH, that have IU connections.

Indy resident here and 67 X grad and 40 year season ticket holder. I obtained 3 extra tickets for my daughter (Purdue grad), her husband (IU grad) and their youngest son who is in high school (future X grad). Their older son was at the time senior at XU (had a student ticket). IU is close enough for a lot of ties to X!

[xukeith]

If IU was playing UC, I'd cheer for UC. IU fans suck that much. They're the worst. They're like Kentucky fans minus actually winning anything in the last 25 years.

Dayton fans are worst in my opinion.
Last went to UD during 2002 or 2003 A10 Tourney. I was blown away by UD's fan delusion.

[X-band '01]

So in other words, you'll love the UC-UD matchup in downtown Cincinnati in December.

[BigMoeMusketeer]

Dayton fans are worst in my opinion.

Couldn't agree more, UD fans are WAY worse than the UC counterparts. UD fans suffer from delusion because they are the biggest deal in their town, so they are mislead into believing they are a bigger deal / program than they are. We all have a UD fan in our circle, I'm sure, and we'll have to live with their stories of "what if" from 2020 for a long time, and I'll smile broadly each time they bring it up! #Schadenfreude

[X-band '01]

UC, Central Florida and Texas Tech were all left out. One-time thing because this is the one season where the Big 12 will have 14 teams until Texas/Oklahoma head to the SEC.

This did not age well. Not sure what's going to happen after this year now that the Big 12 will be up to 16 teams and counting (beginning in 2024-25).

[American X]

A 10 day break between Seton Hall and Villanova, then a 7 day break until UConn, so one game over 17 days. Is this by design or by accident?

[X-band '01]

Most of the teams playing Saturday are playing their final noncon game, so the 10-day stretch may have been by design. The break between Nova and UConn was luck of the draw.

The Covid year also had long layoffs, but the big difference here is that the team will practice once they finish Christmas break. They couldn't practice when they were under protocols.