Banter on the Parkway

Xavier was on life support five weeks ago; today they are on the right side of the bubble. We break down the massive win over Creighton and the slightly less massive but equally important win over Butler. With that comes talk of Freemantle, Swain, and Conwell. There's bubble chat aplenty, the Villanova coaching problem, and how to be a hater this March on this episode of Banter.

Xavier plays another great 30 minutes of basketball in a 40 minute game, but they're one step closer to a bid. We discuss how they can lock up an at large bid and exactly what a win over Creighton would mean. There's also a violation of walk-on code, Alabama going crazy, and UC winning an (almost) Q1 game on this episode of Banter.

Xavier is still in the hunt, and they have Dailyn Swain and Dante Maddox to thank. The Musketeers spurned their last good chance, but have bounced back with three vital wins. We discuss them, Xavier's bubble status, and how John Calipari isn't at fault for the things he does on this episode of Banter.

There's one big game remaining as Xavier enters a stretch where they just can't afford to lose. Creighton is very good, but Xavier struggled with a bad Georgetown team. Ed Cooley is fighting mad, the backcourt is struggling, but X has course corrected. We get into all of that on this episode of Banter.

Xavier had to make something special happen to save their season, and they just about did. Wins over Marquette and UConn were vital and only Brian O'Connell could prevent this being a full-on run. What does that do for Xavier's tournament chances? What do they need the rest of the way? We take all that on in this episode of Banter.

Xavier desperately needed to win two games this week, and they did. Ryan Conwell was the guy they brought him in to be. Does that mean they have an at-large chance? We spend a lot of time talking about that, the defense, and Mick Cronin managing to make himself more unlikable on this episode of Banter.

Xavier beat a pitiful Seton Hall team, but then lost the two games they desperately need to win. There's blame to go around, and we try to apportion it, try to decide if Dailyn Swain is playing well, look at the Big East, and laugh at Tennessee in this episode of Banter.

We're full of holiday cheer as we discuss another Xavier game that got away and try to decide if there is any hope left for this season. We look at what Xavier has to do to rescue any at large chances and what they can do to get that done. It's not a positive outlook, but there's no need to let that dampen the Christmas spirit on this episode of Banter.

Xavier has lost two in a row. Zach Freemantle is hurt so badly they can't even image him. The Musketeers are 8-4 and way off the bubble. Is there any reason for hope? The guys think the UConn game gives the plan forward, but there are caveats. We discuss that, answer your questions, and clown on Doug Gottlieb on this episode of Banter.

Xavier finally, finally, blows out a buy game opponent. Does that make up for fumbling the game away against TCU? Not really, but it cleanses the palette before the biggest non-conference game of the year, the Crosstown Shootout. We preview the Shootout, talk about Trey Green, answer some questions and get ready for Saturday on this episode of Banter.

The holidays are here and Xavier looks bad. What else is new? We get into the Michigan loss, the SC State sort of win, Xavier's frightening lack of depth, and all the other things going wrong. We also break down all the reasons for hope, mock UC, laugh at/with Dan Hurley, and ponder where this season will go on this episode of Banter.

Xavier finally plays a decent opponent and shows no serious trouble in taking them down. With Wake out of the way, when will the Musketeers be tested again? We talk that, three point shooting, Xavier's MTE, and when to throw Wooga Poplar under the bus on this Episode of Banter

Xavier started hot, sort of. The first two wins featured great offense and basically no defense. Jackson St was the full effort. Can Xavier put it all together or will defense be an issue? Is there a way to stop getting beaten from deep? That, Auburn fights, Todd Golden leers, and more on this episode of Banter.

We're back with all the details on a much changed Xavier team. What is the key? Who will step up in the big moments? Can these guys stay healthy? We get into all that and find some time to make fun of the Yankees in this episode of Banter.

Xavier has three players returning from last season's roster. Has Sean Miller done a good job putting the roster back together? Has X lost too much? Are the portal and NIL ruining college basketball. We get into all that and profile the new additions on this episode of Banter.

Xavier's season came to an end in the NIT, but it's the transfer portal that is the big news now. We discuss what Xavier has lost, what they can gain, and who may yet still leave. There's plenty of time for the NCAA tournament, the mess at Louisville, and our player of the year on this episode of Banter.

Xavier had to do something to help themselves last week and didn't. Instead of dwelling on that we talk Quincy Olivari's snub, the Big East bubble picture, and all the goings on during the best time of the year.

Two wins on the trot, two dominant performances, and one Brad Colbert three have everyone feeling a little better as March hits. Xavier still has a chance, but there's work to do. We'll discuss that, your questions, and the bubble today on Banter.

Sean Miller isn't happy with his team and isn't afraid to express it. Xavier collapsed in games they needed to win and is now off the bubble. We get into the coaches comments, the losses, the bubble, and your questions about this team on this episode of Banter.

Xavier's chances for an at large are all but gone. A week ago the Musketeers needed five wins from eight games. Now, they need five from six. It's all still there, but we have to mine deep into your questions to find a silver lining.

X has played themselves into contention, as has most of the Big East. We dig into the tournament scenarios, talk about Quincy's big game, and discuss whether you should attempt a game tying shot or just let the clock run out.

We could dwell on a 43 point loss, or we could choose to stay positive. Xavier is still in a decent spot and they picked up a win they desperately needed last night. We talk about three games, the bench, and the unsung hero of Xavier's season in this episode of Banter.

It's three on the trot for Xavier, who are playing their way back into contention. We break down the last vital week and look ahead to another one. There's also questions, court storming, Mick Cronin being a goof, and the trash fire at DePaul in this episode of Banter.

Xavier picked up the Q1 they needed and has a chance to consolidate their position this week. We break down what they need to do to get themselves into the at-large conversation, praise Steven Izzo, laugh at Mick Cronin, and talk about six Big East teams in the field in this episode of Banter.

Xavier picked up a nice win before Christmas, but came two Des Claude misses short of another. We talk about Des, Xavier's resume, and the weird world of Mick Cronin on this episode of Banter.