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Xavier Musketeers ranked sixth in Big East preseason coaches' poll

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Xavier Musketeers ranked sixth in Big East preseason coaches' poll
Summary

Xavier basketball enters Year 2 under Richard Pitino with a sixth-place prediction in the Big East preseason coaches' poll. The Musketeers finished the last season 15-18 overall, ending with the worst conference record alongside Georgetown. This year, Xavier is optimistic after significant roster changes, including seven transfers. Jovan Milicevic and LSU transfer Mike Nwoko were recognized as All-Big East Preseason Third Team selections. The Big East Media Day occurred on October 1, marking the unofficial start of the college basketball season.

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  • •Xavier picked sixth with 54 points in the poll.
  • •Last season, they ended with a 6-14 Big East record.
  • •Milicevic and Nwoko were named All-Big East Preseason Third Team.
  • •Richard Pitino has added seven new transfers this offseason.
  • •Big East Media Day took place on October 1.
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  • 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Here's where Xavier Musketeers were picked to finish in Big East
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Xavier basketball is entering Year 2 of the Richard Pitino era with high expectations. See where they're picked to finish in the Big East.

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