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Puerto Rico Tipoff from Xavier perspective
Posted on: August 30, 2016 at 09:07:28 CT
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Yes, I still see messages from Xavier fans that they are upset they didn’t get into the Gavitt Games this season. However, they can get over that pretty quickly when they have a non-conference schedule that is probably one of the best in the Big East. The Puerto Rico Tipoff gives them an opportunity to score some wins against teams in the top conferences.
The Musketeers got probably got themselves the best opening game they could against a “name” team in Missouri. Xavier is familiar with the Tigers as they just finished a home and home series last season, winning both games. Clemson is another “name” team from the ACC which will likely be the top conference again this season. Even a game against Davidson isn’t too bad as they are better than the casual fan realizes.
The final game will be a quality game unless it is against Tulane. Oklahoma, despite the loss of Buddy Hield and crew, will still be a tough team while UNI and Arizona St. have an opportunity to be tough teams this season. In fact, Xavier took advantage of the 4th non-bracket game in the tourney and will start a home and home series with UNI the following week after Puerto Rico and go to Cedar Falls during the 2017-18 season.
Xavier is expected to be a top 5 team this season. Anything less than winning this tourney will be a bit of a disappointment.
Yes, I still see messages from Xavier fans that they are upset they didn’t get into the Gavitt Games this season. However, they can get over that pretty quickly when they have a non-conference schedule that is probably one of the best in the Big East. The Puerto Rico Tipoff gives them an opportunity to score some wins against teams in the top conferences.
The Musketeers got probably got themselves the best opening game they could against a “name” team in Missouri. Xavier is familiar with the Tigers as they just finished a home and home series last season, winning both games. Clemson is another “name” team from the ACC which will likely be the top conference again this season. Even a game against Davidson isn’t too bad as they are better than the casual fan realizes.
The final game will be a quality game unless it is against Tulane. Oklahoma, despite the loss of Buddy Hield and crew, will still be a tough team while UNI and Arizona St. have an opportunity to be tough teams this season. In fact, Xavier took advantage of the 4th non-bracket game in the tourney and will start a home and home series with UNI the following week after Puerto Rico and go to Cedar Falls during the 2017-18 season.
Xavier is expected to be a top 5 team this season. Anything less than winning this tourney will be a bit of a disappointment.
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Puerto Rico Tipoff from Xavier perspective - FIJItiger MU - 8/30 09:07:28