Xavier Musketeers

The Xavier Musketeers play at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, bringing Big East basketball to the Queen City alongside their crosstown rivals. Under Sean Miller, the Musketeers aim to build on the program's consistent NCAA Tournament success. Xavier's blue and white colors and the Cintas Center's intimate design create a hostile environment. The program has made 29 NCAA Tournament appearances and regularly advances past the first round. Xavier's Jesuit identity and basketball-first culture attract top talent. The Crosstown Shootout with Cincinnati divides the city each season.

Xavier has reached eight Elite Eights and three Final Fours under coaches like Pete Gillen, Thad Matta, and Chris Mack. The Musketeers joined the Big East in 2013 and have been a consistent conference contender. David West's National Player of the Year season in 2003 highlighted the program's ability to develop stars. Xavier's 2017 and 2018 Elite Eight runs under Mack established the program as a national factor. The rivalry with Cincinnati is one of the fiercest in college basketball.