Sean Miller’s first season as the head coach at Xavier went swimmingly: the team went 27-10 and earned a three seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament, losing to Texas in the Sweet 16.
Miller’s second year, however, was a disappointment as the Musketeers went 16-18 overall and just 9-11 in Big East play, failing to make the tournament.
Now Miller and Xavier will look to rebuild with a bevy of graduations and key players entering the transfer portal, leaving the veteran head coach to try to find pieces in the portal who can come in and compete right away in the Big East.
So far so good, as the Musketeers have seven total transfer portal additions set to report to Cincinnati next season – including high profile mid-major guards, a double-double machine from the west coast, and an oft-injured but electric wing from the ACC.
Below is a look at all seven additions as Xavier looks to challenge UConn, Marquette, Creighton, and St. John’s next season:
Syndication: The Indianapolis Star
Eligibility: 2 years remaining
From: Indiana State
Stats: 16.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals, 40.7% from three
Position: SG
Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Eligibility: 1 year remaining
From: Oklahoma
Stats: 8.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 39.4% from three
Position: PF
Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports
Eligibility: 1 year remaining
From: Furman
Stats: 17 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 steals in 24 games
Position: SG
Syndication: Detroit Free Press
Eligibility: 1 year remaining
From: Toledo
Stats: 15.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 steals, 40.2% from three
Position: PG
Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Eligibility: 1 year remaining
From: Long Beach State
Stats: 11.9 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 52.8% on twos
Position: PF
Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Eligibility: 1 year remaining
From: Florida State
Stats: 6.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.0 steals, 33.9% from three (career)
Position: SF
Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Eligibility: 2 years remaining
From: Boise State
Stats: 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.2 steals
Position: PG
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