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Xavier University’s men’s basketball program is preparing for a dramatic financial shift as the upcoming 2026‑27 season approaches, with a budget that has more than tripled and key player negotiations underway.
Coach Richard Pitino revealed a $14 million budget for the upcoming season, highlighting the program’s tripling of NIL spending and the highest-paid transfer.
Xavier University announces its 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, highlighting a home opener against Mount St. Mary's and a series of high‑profile games across the country.
A look at the ten programs most likely to capture their inaugural 2027 national championship, shaped by the transfer portal and NIL opportunities.
Southern Miss head coach Jay Ladner announced the hiring of Ben Mandelbaum, a coach with extensive experience across multiple programs, to strengthen the basketball staff ahead of the upcoming season.
Donovan Dent, the 2024‑25 Mountain West Player of the Year, announced his retirement from professional basketball, citing a desire to give back to the youth and start training.
Theo Edema, a 4‑star center originally ranked No.33, will reclassify to the 2026 class and join St. John's this summer, adding depth to a frontcourt that already includes Lazar Stojkovic and Ruben Prey.
Xavier University’s men’s basketball team is slated to compete in the 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis tournament on Paradise Island, The Bahamas. The event will feature a field that includes Penn State, Memphis and Wake Forest, and marks a continuation of the program’s recent progress under second‑year coach Richard Pitino.