Alright, so picture yourself at the heart of college hoops, where the transfer portal is like a reality TV show you can’t stop watching—and Xavier is stealing the spotlight this season.
So, first up, the Musketeers have been making waves in the transfer portal scene lately —thanks to the quick-stepping moves of their new head coach, Richard Pitino. After Sean Miller got a ticket to Texas, Pitino stepped in for Xavier, knowing he had to hustle to build a team that fans would back. Can’t wait all season, right?
And boy, did they move fast. In just over two weeks, Xavier flipped its roster like a pancake, determined to dominate. They lost six players to the portal and watched seven seniors throw their caps, but they snagged eight new players in no time. It’s like binge-worthy entertainment for basketball fans.
If you’re wondering how they keep up, April 12 was their golden day. Three big names joined the squad overnight: Tre Carroll from Florida Atlantic, Malik Moore from Montana, and Gabriel Pozzato from Evansville. Carroll, Moore, and Pozzato aren’t just filling spots; they’re bringing serious scoring muscle.
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You see, these moves didn’t just bolster their ranks—they shot the Musketeers up to a No. 22 national ranking in transfer classes per 247Sports, after chilling outside the top 40. Nothing like a little portal magic to switch the narrative, huh?
In the Big East, these guys are kicking it with the heavyweight transfer collectors. They’re tied with Maryland at the top of the “most transfer commits” chart. But hey, Maryland’s class sits in ninth place nationwide, so there’s a little room to climb. Meanwhile, Creighton’s playing hard with two Iowa transfers, spiking their ranks to fifth.
Now, let’s dish on the roster Xavier’s built. The Musketeers have splashed out $5.5 million in NIL money on these eight transfers. Talk about investing in your future! The current lineup glows with guards like Roddie Anderson and forwards like Tre Carroll. With possibly 15 spots to fill pending an NCAA adjustment, the saga’s far from over.
As for the rest of the Big East matchmaking mimics, Creighton leads the show with stellar inclusions in Freeman and Dix. Georgetown’s making noise by hauling in four 4-stars, thanks to Ed Cooley. St. John’s and UConn aren’t snoozing either, making shrewd moves to add depth in all the right places.
Xavier’s leaving that guard spot wide open, looking to amp up their slam-dunk potential. Coach Pitino’s just warming up. Keeping tabs? You may want to stay tuned—because the chess match in the transfer portal ain’t over till it’s over, and Xavier’s still got moves to make.
