Game Thread: Xavier v. Texas Southern (11/4/2024)

[Xville]

UCONN's Starting Five:

6'7
6'8
6'10
6'3
6'3

Creighton's

6'8
6'9
7'0
6'5
6'0

X:

6'8
6'9
6'5
6'4
6'0

It would be nice to have Hugley in the starting lineup by January/February if he's fit and ready to go. We do have a size disadvantage because of playing Zach at the five right now, but we counter that with speed, shooting and athleticism.

[Xavier]

Why wouldn't first team be in play for him? He ultimately may not get it, but he's certainly capable of putting up numbers for consideration. He's going to have some huge games and he's absolutely in the mix as being one of the big best guys in the conference.

I just think it would be impossible to jump Kalkbrenner, so it would be between Freemantle and Karaban. If UConn is great and wins BE Karaban will be a major part. Certainly possible though

[IM4X]

I'd also argue we have plenty of height. Swain, Hunter are 6'8, Free is 6'9. Hugley is 6'11 and big.

I see Hughley is now being listed at 6’11, but it’s probably a bit of a stretch as he was listed at 6’9” his junior year and he looks pretty similar in height to Free. Still, it seems plenty big.