Xavier 2023-2024 Season

[drudy23]

A little surprised to see Quincy was only an honorable mention for Big East teams. Can’t complain too much, just wanted it for his sake. Good to see 2/5 all big East freshman were X players though.

You could honestly fill the first and second team with guys from UConn, Marquette and Creighton. Probably deserved 2nd team, but there's alot of next level talent in this league.

[Irishjohn68]

Can/will Xavier make the NIT? Very disappointing season and unexpected.

[drudy23]

Can/will Xavier make the NIT? Very disappointing season and unexpected.

One can hope not.

Also not entirely unexpected.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Can/will Xavier make the NIT? Very disappointing season and unexpected.

Have to be at least .500 I think, which can only happen if we win at least 2 BE games, which would mean beating UConn, so....not happening.

[XU 23]

Considering we made the Sweet 16 with Matt Stainbrook the one year, couldn't we at one point in the season have asked Ciani or Djokvic to bulk up, wear a pair of goggles, and grow the hair out so we could finally get some interior presence?

[muskiefan82]

Have to be at least .500 I think, which can only happen if we win at least 2 BE games, which would mean beating UConn, so....not happening.

I don't believe this is true. The rules changed. the NIT will guarantee two teams (based on the NET rankings) from each of six conferences (Atlantic Coast, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and Southeastern). The top two teams in the NET rankings not qualifying for the NCAA men's basketball tournament from each conference, regardless of win-loss record, will be selected. Additionally, the 12 teams automatically selected will be guaranteed the opportunity to host a game in the first round of the NIT.
Once the 12 automatic qualifying schools have been selected, the NIT Committee will select the 20 best teams available to complete the tournament's 32-team field. Based on the NIT Committee's evaluation, the best four teams of the 20 at-large teams selected will complete the 16 first-round hosts, with deference given to the "first four teams out" of the Division I Men's Basketball Championship, as determined by the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee. Additional teams from the six conferences with automatic qualifications are eligible to be selected as at-large teams and can be selected as hosts.

[MHettel]

I don't believe this is true. The rules changed. the NIT will guarantee two teams (based on the NET rankings) from each of six conferences (Atlantic Coast, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and Southeastern). The top two teams in the NET rankings not qualifying for the NCAA men's basketball tournament from each conference, regardless of win-loss record, will be selected. Additionally, the 12 teams automatically selected will be guaranteed the opportunity to host a game in the first round of the NIT.
Once the 12 automatic qualifying schools have been selected, the NIT Committee will select the 20 best teams available to complete the tournament's 32-team field. Based on the NIT Committee's evaluation, the best four teams of the 20 at-large teams selected will complete the 16 first-round hosts, with deference given to the "first four teams out" of the Division I Men's Basketball Championship, as determined by the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee. Additional teams from the six conferences with automatic qualifications are eligible to be selected as at-large teams and can be selected as hosts.

So who wonders if a team like X that accepts an NIT might see individual players opt out in order to enter the portal and preserve their value by removing the risk of injury. Will we see that?

[UCGRAD4X]

So who wonders if a team like X that accepts an NIT might see individual players opt out in order to enter the portal and preserve their value by removing the risk of injury. Will we see that?

It certainly seems to be happening more with lower bowl bids in FB.

[Jumpin_Jamal_Forever]

So who wonders if a team like X that accepts an NIT might see individual players opt out in order to enter the portal and preserve their value by removing the risk of injury. Will we see that?

And is possible that, in the case of X, our coaching staff doesn't want to accept a bid so they can focus on the transfer portal. I have to believe that Miller is stung by both our effort (at times) and our record this season. He and his staff may prefer to spend their time and energy focusing on roster changes for next year.

[paulxu]

Wait...aren't we still playing?