Former player thread: 2024-25

[drudy23]

Even talks about his fake retirement to get the hell away from Chris Mack

https://www.si.com/college-basketbal...nd-his-passion

What's the real story here? Thought him and Mack were buds.

[Xville]

Again I want him to stay. He’s really a weapon if he’s playing his role. IE what he was at Indiana state. Work within the offense, not having him be the key guard weapon. I guess it’s fair to ask if that something you pay a premium for, which you’d have to, or rather use that+ more to get stronger guy. I’d rather keep him. Hope his 3pt shooting is part of a sell to a Big man transfer.

That's I think the real key in this day and age. How much does he want, and is he worth that price? X is going to have to spend some money for a legit 4 or 5 that can score, and at least one 2/3 hybrid position (preferably someone who can get to the bucket. That's at the very least.

Obviously want him around because X will need his shooting ability but it's a cost vs roi question.

[murray87]

Since there are no rules in this NIL era, I guess a school is fine to dip into their endowment to help with player payments? Has Xavier done this or are they willing?

[GoMuskies]

Kam Craft is now averaging 20 per game over his last two. LOL

[Xville]

Claude had a chance to win it for usc today and of course while driving, lost the handle and the ball went out of bounds. The kid is the opposite of clutch

[Three Point Pete]

Ousmane had 15 pts. But TCU beat the Cowboys on a deep trey in final seconds, 73-72

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[blueblood]

Claude had a chance to win it for usc today and of course while driving, lost the handle and the ball went out of bounds. The kid is the opposite of clutch

Also worth noting Claude had 6 TOs in 32 minutes . . . compared to X's 9 total TOs as a team yesterday.

X isn't perfect but the ball handling, FT shooting and defensive steals are all much improved this year.

[Xavier]

Gonna give Steele a shout out. He needed to go, probably a year earlier than he did, but I don’t hate the guy like some do. He’s a good guy, I hope he does well at Miami. He just got to the 20 win mark but I was surprised it was the first time since 99 Miami hit that. (*at least I saw that on Twitter). MAC is a great spot for Steele and one you can dig in and learn. Good for him.

[MHettel]

CJ Witcher sighting today! He’s a rotation player for #7 Texas A&M

I originally listed 13 former players and Tucker and Witcher have been brought up later.

That’s 15 of our former players still playing, elsewhere. Almost impossible to get my head around that

[Xavier]

Claude has more turnovers than assists in Big 10 play.