Xavier Head Coaching Search 2025

My short list would be

-Alan Huss -High Point. He spent a lot of time at Creighton and is a strong recruiter. He also built a very talented roster at High Point (albeit with NIL help)

-Niko Medved - Colorado State. I know he hasn’t always killed it, but this year he had and he was good enough at Furman and Drake to get the chance at Colorado State. He’s also a quality guy. Not that everyone thinks that matters, but he seems to be

-Ben McCullum - Drake. Anyone with a brain knows why

-Eric Olen - UC San Diego. I know most people won’t like him, but he was there as they were transitioning and did a damn good job. And had X played them on a neutral floor this year; I’m not so sure they would have beat them. So, there’s that.

Been to caught up on twitter to post on the board since the news. Other may have said this but I am adamant that it not be an assistant coach. The program is in a conference and at a point where we have to have a coach who has a proven track record of success as a head coach. That eliminates Murray for me.

Cannot take a chance on another Steele or a Kyle Neptune type (I know he had a year at Fordham but got it since be was Jay's assistant). Xavier cannot afford to gamble on an assistant and miss.

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Originally Posted by xuphan

Total gut punch if Miller leaves as this roster will be completely stripped in a few weeks and will be a ton of work for the new coach. Not sure who it will be but they have to basically rebuild a whole new roster for next season.

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Good news is it has never been easier to quickly build a successful team for a new coach. There are tons of examples every year. The portal has helped immensely in that regard.

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Originally Posted by FishingXfan

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Here we go. If Sean is gone let’s re live the magic with the hometown kid, grew up loving X, playing for St.X and X. He is less likely to leave after 3 seasons and will right the ship asap. He also brought us a lot of wins and great players.


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Imagine the song return of the mack playing as the team comes out for the first game!

I say we hire Archie and fire him the next day.

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Originally Posted by chico

I say we hire Archie and fire him the next day.

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Best laugh I’ve had all day. Thank you

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Originally Posted by D-West & PO-Z

Imagine the song return of the mack playing as the team comes out for the first game!

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That would be absolutely hilarious lmao. But I honestly think he makes sense, as long as he wants to coach like he did 10 years ago. I always thought his teams were tough.


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Originally Posted by xubrew

My short list would be

-Alan Huss -High Point. He spent a lot of time at Creighton and is a strong recruiter. He also built a very talented roster at High Point (albeit with NIL help)

-Niko Medved - Colorado State. I know he hasn’t always killed it, but this year he had and he was good enough at Furman and Drake to get the chance at Colorado State. He’s also a quality guy. Not that everyone thinks that matters, but he seems to be

-Ben McCullum - Drake. Anyone with a brain knows why

-Eric Olen - UC San Diego. I know most people won’t like him, but he was there as they were transitioning and did a damn good job. And had X played them on a neutral floor this year; I’m not so sure they would have beat them. So, there’s that.

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McCullum would be great but hes going to Iowa allegedly.

Schertz from SLU could be interesting. Was at Indiana State the year before. Conwell obvioulsy has a relationship with him. Bring Cream Abdul Jabar with him?

SLU wasn't great this year, would be my only concern.

If Miller leaves fine. I have no ill will towards him. I think the Illinois game was probably the last straw for Sean. He realizes his limitations at a school like Xavier and believes Texas presents him with an opportunity to “buy” more talent. A school like Xavier is a more “pure” coaching opportunity to build and shape young or overlooked players. I think Sean will find out, similar to Shaka Smart, that basketball will always be an afterthought at Texas. It is different from Arizona in that regard. He is essentially taking the John Calipari and Rick Pitino approach to his career. Loyalty is rare when it comes to college athletics these days.

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Originally Posted by Blue Blooded-05

Best laugh I’ve had all day. Thank you

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Agreed but how about Doug Gottlieb? As long as he agrees not to use any of the players’ credit cards without their knowledge.