I know that the season technically isn't over, but for all intents and purposes, it is. I think we can all agree that this offseason is a pivotal one for the Xavier basketball program. So, I figured we needed a catch all thread to discuss the portal and the makeup of the roster going into the 24-25 season.
Here is my hope for roster construction:
PG Mcknight
SG Transfer
SF Claude
PF Free
C Legit Transfer
Bench: Swain, Green, Nzeh, Powell, Djokovic, Abou
Personally, I don't care about the rest.
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Thread: Xavier's 2024 Offseason
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03-08-2024, 08:16 AM #1
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Xavier's 2024 Offseason
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03-08-2024, 08:36 AM #2
Hard to argue
Also going to be hard to keep Green around IMHO. Is he willing to earn more PT and be a role player or does he want a starting spot in a less competitive conference?
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03-08-2024, 08:50 AM #3
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03-08-2024, 08:59 AM #4
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03-08-2024, 09:17 AM #5
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03-08-2024, 09:21 AM #6
I’d let lazar go. Of the other players on your list, I could see keeping each of them individually on a case by case basis, but collectively, that squad looks an awful lot this the team we had this year. Do you really want to run it again with that group.
We need a stud SG, and we’ve struck gold twice in the portal. So we really expect that we will get that lucky for the third time? We also need a high quality starting center, one that can do much more than just be big.
I think your roster will suffer from lack of shooting, which was a huge problem this year.
I also think I’d take Abou back under 2 conditions. He’s a backup, and ZERO NIL. Ciani can be the backup just as capably, and he’s not eligible for NIL.
NIL money needs to be used on starters
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03-08-2024, 09:22 AM #7
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03-08-2024, 09:25 AM #8
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I feel comfortable running it back with that group with the additions of a legitimate center and either a healthy Free or legitimate 4. Without those, it doesn't matter who you put in the 1-3 slots.
With a legitimate frontcourt, imo shooting will be fine.
I'm really not concerned with finding a legit 2. They are a dime a dozen in the portal...Miller will get one of those.
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03-08-2024, 09:36 AM #9
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The Eye on College basketball pod has said quite often that teams are finding work arounds to pay international players. I suspect that’s the case at Xavier, too.
Only paying starters is insane. Goodbye Green/swain/Powell/Abou.
The rumors are X has 2 million to work with, and Sean wanted that to get up to 3 next year which is the goal.
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03-08-2024, 10:09 AM #10
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We need at least 2, probably 3, upgrades that can play Big East ball on day 1. Would love to have another legit PF.
AND pray that Powell is a freshman that can contribute immediately. He has Big East size. Hoping he's good enough to be the 1A or 1B SG.
I'd keep Green, but as a weapon off the bench. Will he accept that? No clue.Last edited by drudy23; 03-08-2024 at 10:11 AM.
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