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Xavier Rebuilds Under Richard Pitino With New Pieces Fueling Big East Hopes

Xavier Rebuilds Under Richard Pitino With New Pieces Fueling Big East Hopes
World Sports · 10:29:08 - Saturday, 31 October 2026

Xavier University's men's basketball team is undergoing a rebuild under head coach Richard Pitino, with new additions to the roster raising expectations for the upcoming Big East Conference season, according to an Associated Press report on October 29, 2026.

Pitino, who took over the program recently, has brought in several new players as the Musketeers aim to compete in one of college basketball's toughest conferences.

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