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A look at next year’s team
The events of the last few days have changed the complexion of Xavier’s roster as soon as this fall. Aleksandar Vezenkov will be in the mix right away as a freshman while Remy Abell waits in the wings/practices during his transfer season. And Edmond Sumner...
Posted: 5/17/2013 6:32 PM
More on Vezenkov
Xavier just sent out a press release on the signing of Aleksandar Vezenkov. Some good details in here: Xavier University head coach Chris Mack announced today that he has received a signed National Letter of Intent from 6-foot-8, 210-pound forward Aleksandar...
Posted: 5/17/2013 5:22 PM
Indiana transfer Remy Abell picks XU
What started out as a good few days for Xavier basketball has become one of the most productive recruiting weeks in coach Chris Mack’s tenure. Indiana University transfer Remy Abell on Friday announced his decision to play at Xavier in 2014-15 following...
Posted: 5/17/2013 5:10 PM
Aleksandar Vezenkov commits
ONE OTHER THING: Several of you have asked about Vezenkov’s ability to play professionally while preserving his amateurism per NCAA guidelines. Vezkenkov never signed a pro contract and was never given any type of salary by Aris. FROM EARLIER: Remember...
Posted: 5/16/2013 2:42 PM
Edmond Sumner commits
Per his Twitter posting (@TF_32) Class of 2014 combo guard Edmond Sumner has verbally committed to play basketball for Xavier. Wrote Sumner around 9 p.m.: “Just verbally committed to Xavier!” The 6-foot-3, 170-pound Michigan resident recently visited...
Posted: 5/13/2013 12:58 AM
Women’s golfers nab conference honors
Freshman Shane Crutchfield made program history by being named Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Year when the conference awards were announced today. The rookie from Florida also was named to the First Team while senior Breanna Patz was tabbed...
Posted: 5/8/2013 4:09 PM
Talking transfers with Chris Mack
I had a chance to catch up with Chris Mack today for a future feature story and, since men’s hoops programs are in the thick of recruiting, (and Xavier still has a couple scholarships open) we briefly chatted about his philosophy when it comes to transfers...
Posted: 5/8/2013 1:02 PM
Skyline Chili Crosstown Classic date set
Mark your calendars for Dec. 14, because that’s when Xavier and Cincinnati will renew their annual men’s basketball rivalry in the Skyline Chili Crosstown Classic at U.S. Bank Arena. The TV/time haven’t been determined yet, but Xavier will be the host...
Posted: 5/8/2013 11:45 AM
Battle 4 Atlantis
Apologies for not posting this sooner (I was knee-deep in Flying Pig Marathon coverage) but if you haven’t heard, the Battle 4 Atlantis field has been set. Iowa has joined Kansas, UTEP, Villanova, Tennessee, Wake Forest, Southern Cal and Xavier as part...
Posted: 5/7/2013 2:26 PM
Korey Ward headed to NCAA Golf Ch’shp
Sophomore Korey Ward will be among the 10 individuals and 13 teams competing in the NCAA Men’s Golf Championship May 16-18 in Columbus. He’ll play in a 54-hole regional at the OSU Golf Club Scarlet Course. The Lakota West grad and All-Atlantic 10 selection...
Posted: 5/7/2013 12:02 PM
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