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Richard Pitino, the son of St. John’s coach and college basketball legend Rick Pitino, is in his first year as the head coach at Xavier. However, rumors have swirled recently that the younger Pitino could have an interest in the Providence job if it opens.

Richard Pitino News / Athlon Sports / March 3

Richard Pitino Shares Xavier Decision After Report on Providence Job

As a 9th seed in the Big East, Xavier’s dreams of making March Madness may have come to an end. However, the Musketeers have a bigger crisis on their hands, as Head coach Richard Pitino is drawing interest from a rival.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24

Richard Pitino could become head coach at his father’s former school

Richard Pitino may quite literally follow in his father’s footsteps with a new job. Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 reported Tuesday that Pitino would “highly consider” leaving his current job at Xavier to take over at Providence.

Xavier Musketeers News / Hoops Rumors / September 26

Los Angeles Clippers waive three players

All three players will be eligible for their bonuses if they stay with the San Diego Clippers for 60 days or more.

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Xavier Musketeers News / Banners On The Parkway / July 10

Xavier men’s basketball releases full 2025-26 non-conference schedule

Everything old is new again. It seems like November is still such a long way down the road, but landmarks are starting to tick by as we progress towards the beginning of basketball games being played in earnest.

Richard Pitino News / Banners On The Parkway / April 14

Richard Pitino spent the weekend cooking

Xavier finally has enough guys to play a game! How did you spend your weekend? Sunday was nice, but the days before were cold and, at least here, threatened snow.

Xavier Musketeers News / Banners On The Parkway / April 5

New Mexico forward Jovan Milicevic joins Xavier

It's a harvest of talent for Richard Pitino! First, the news: Milicevic is a 6'10", 240-pound finesse big man who joins from New Mexico, where he was a freshman last year.

Xavier Musketeers News / Banners On The Parkway / April 4

Xavier adds Virginia big man Anthony Robinson from the transfer portal

The ingredients are still a little raw, but Richard Pitino appears to have a stew going. First, the news: A 6'10" center listed anywhere between 230 and 250, Anthony Robinson joins the nascent Xavier Musketeers roster from Virginia, where he was a freshman last year.

Dailyn Swain News / Last Word On Sports / April 1

Xavier Forward Follows Sean Miller to Texas

After only a week in Austin, Sean Miller has already brought one of the top transfers to Texas. Miller brought in one of his former Xavier stars, Dailyn Swain, who committed to play for Texas on Tuesday.

Dailyn Swain News / Yardbarker / April 1

Texas lands former Xavier wing Dailyn Swain via transfer portal

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Richard Pitino News / Yardbarker / March 30

CBB HC carousel influences competition as much as player transfer portal

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Richard Pitino’s Parting Message to New Mexico After Taking Xavier Job

The 2025 NCAA Tournament field is down to 16 teams, and the coaching carousel and transfer portal are spinning rapidly. On Tuesday, another coaching domino

Xavier Musketeers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Former Xavier head coach is linked with a return to the team

The Xavier Musketeers went back to one of their former coaches three years ago by hiring Sean Miller. Now that Miller is leaving again, they may follow the same playbook once again.

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College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Texas reportedly already set on replacement for Rodney Terry

Texas fired men’s head basketball coach Rodney Terry on Sunday after his third season with the program, and it appears the Longhorns already had a replacement lined up when they made the move.

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College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Texas reportedly targeting big-name replacement for coach Rodney Terry

Rodney Terry has been fired by Texas following a disappointing third season with the program, and the Longhorns may be targeting the man who knocked them out of the NCAA Tournament as their next head coach.

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 22, 2025

Xavier's loss to Illinois marks rare occurrence for First Four teams

Typically, a No. 11-seed losing to a No. 6-seed isn't an unusual thing to see in the NCAA Tournament. However, on Friday, No. 11-seed Xavier's 86-73 loss to No. 6-seed Illinois marked an incredibly rare event in the tournament's history.

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College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / March 20, 2025

Xavier Vs. Illinois 1st Round Preview | 2025 NCAA Tournament

The No. 11 seed in the Midwest Region Xavier Musketeers(22-11) are gearing up to face No. 6 seed Illinois Fighting Illini(21-12) in the 1st Round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

ESPN Computer Model Predicts Winner Of Texas vs. Xavier

As the next round of First Four matchups get underway before the real Madness starts, ESPN Analytics has made it's pick for who will join the field of 64 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Xavier Musketeers News / Hardwood Heroics / January 10, 2025

'They Exposed Us' Dejected Xavier Musketeers Coach Gives Blunt Criticism After 82-72 Loss

Fresh off of their fourth conference loss of the season and losers of five of their last seven games, the Xavier Musketeers (9-7, 1-4 Big East) appear to be a team in freefall.

Vasean Allette News / Field Level Media / December 5, 2024

Watch: Vasean Allette's clutch finish lifts TCU past Xavier

Vasean Allette broke loose for a fastbreak layup and then knocked down two free throws in the final minute as TCU pulled away late for a 76-72 victory over Xavier in the Big 12-Big East Battle on Thursday night in Fort Worth, Texas.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 1, 2024

No. 22 Xavier survives upset scare against South Carolina State

Dayvion McKnight hit a big three-pointer late, Zach Freemantle had game-highs of 17 points and seven rebounds, and No. 22 Xavier held off a pesky South Carolina State team to win 71-68 on Sunday in Cincinnati.

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Xavier Musketeers News / Yardbarker / September 17, 2024

Xavier lands commitment from four-star forward Jayden Forsythe

Jayden Forsythe had many options at the college level as a four-star small forward out of Norristown, Pennsylvania.

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Xavier Musketeers News / Yardbarker / August 30, 2024

Xavier recruit the latest top 2025 basketball prospect to commit

Xavier head coach Sean Miller and his staff are off to a strong start with their 2025 class, as four-star point guard Nyk Lewis from Washington, D.C., has verbally committed to the Big East Conference school.

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