So we need to fill some more spots for next year

[mumuskie87]

Steele said there is NO WAY he's filling 13 scholarships next year (at least 13 guys who are all eligible to play). He said "you can't play 13 guys and they all want to play."

that may mean getting 1 or 2 guys who are ready to step in and 1 or 2 transfers who have to sit a year. that's fine with me.

we need a big and a shooter who can contribute immediately. get them both, then find a transfer or 2 who can help for 2 more years.

Love the comment about playing 13 guys
He is right
X was unusual this past year with 9 guys seeing as many minutes as they did
Looking back at previous years, 9 is about the max rotation and some years it's been 7 or 8.

[SC in DC]

The VU Hoops site seems to think so:

Xavier

Definitely gone: Trevon Blueitt (19.3), J.P. Macura (12.9), Kerem Kanter (10.9), and Sean O’Mara (6.7)

Maybe gone: No one

Key returnees: Quentin Goodin (8.7), Naji Marshall (7.7), Kaiser Gates (7.2), Tyrique Jones (7.0), and Paul Scruggs (4.9)

Key newcomers: Zach Hankins (TR), Keonte Kennedy (FR)

Xavier is as reliable a program as you can find, and Travis Steele seems like a good fit to replace Chris Mack, as he’s kept the returnees and recruits together. That being said, this feels like a major transition year. Outside of Marshall, none of the returnees seem like anything more than role players, and the newcomers don’t look like first-year impact players. The NCAA tournament is possible, but this is not a squad eyeing another No. 1 seed or conference crown.

[muskieman]

for my Indy/Indiana friends I found his in the Indy Star....is this guy worth a look? https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/2 ... 485134002/

[kyzrex]

There are several different players that can transfer in and be immediately eligible. Players that play all the different positions. Finding one that has the talent and skill set that Coach Steele feels the team needs, have the academic qualities that will fit, and have an interest in Xavier....harder to find. But I have no doubt that at least 1, and maybe 2 additions are coming.

[JTG]

for my Indy/Indiana friends I found his in the Indy Star....is this guy worth a look? https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/2 ... 485134002/

He was on X radar as a high schooler. 43% 3 pt shooter @6'9" is pretty attractive. From nearby Greensburg. Says he and Steele have contact. With Hankins signed , Welage could stay out on the arc, and shoot over people.

[yellow20xd]

Would be a good get at this point... Dan