Hope we make NIT. The Grad Transfers will get up for it. Should we win it that's a huge Springboard to next year for our Core Returnees. I winter in Fla & return to Cincy Mar 21. I would happily buy tix if they have a home game upon return.
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03-16-2019, 09:44 AM #1
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03-16-2019, 10:00 AM #2
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03-16-2019, 12:38 PM #3
Yeah, I'd have to say that the NIT is a sure thing. We'll probably get a home game and be seeded decently high, they could definitely win the NIT. They came together and are playing great basketball right now. I don't know how long it'll take the Frosh to learn defense next year, but I'm glad we're getting some more practices in and chances to improve heading forward for the future. NIT isn't ideal, but after where we were and what they did to storm back to being this close to the NCAA Tournament, I'm pretty okay with having more X basketball. Future is bright!
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03-16-2019, 03:24 PM #4
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03-16-2019, 03:26 PM #5
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03-16-2019, 04:00 PM #6
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when I look at the teams that will be in the NIT I see some good Big Ten, SEC, ACC teams that took the Michigan, No Carolina, Kentucky to the limit all year. There will be no walkovers. Also a few ticked off smaller teams with a chip on their shoulder. As a real fan, it should be good. As a player, it will be a challenge. In fact if I see a Duke, Mich St, Kentucky, Mich final 4(large schools with no underdog story) it will be boring. I don't see any of the big East teams getting into the second week.
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03-16-2019, 04:33 PM #7
The way X plays defense, they can play with anyone. The way they go into funks offensively, they can lose to almost anyone.
But it will come down to effort and desire. So many of the teams that play in the NIT go into it with a “so what” attitude and really have no desire to be there. Teams that go into it with something to prove tend to achieve more. Xavier has been playing hard in each of the games in the last month +. I’m sure the seniors will all be excited to play in the post season. Jones, Naji, and Q all have something to prove after the last couple of games. It could be fun!
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03-16-2019, 04:36 PM #8
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03-16-2019, 04:45 PM #9
SILVER LINING TO A TRANSITION SEASON....
NIT Invite, with a home game....against Arizona. Beat Miller, in his last game as AZ Coach. Id make some Skyline for that one.
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03-16-2019, 04:58 PM #10
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