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Where is Xavier?

The Musketeers are one of the top seeds in the NCAA tournament, and you might not know where they play.

NCAA Basketball: Big East Conference Tournament-St. John’s vs Xavier
NCAA Basketball: Big East Conference Tournament-St. John’s vs Xavier
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Hello. If you’re here, you’re probably wondering where the Xavier Musketeers — a No. 1 seed in the 2018 NCAA tournament — play basketball.

So where is Xavier?

Cincinnati, Ohio!

What else should I know about Xavier?

You’ve probably heard of Xavier before today, but some facts:

  • They’ve made the NCAA tournament 15 times in the past 17 seasons. They’re no slouch!
  • They were in the Atlantic 10 Conference from 1995 until 2013. They moved to the Big East, which faced a shuffle after some realignment, where the Musketeers have continued their success under coach Chris Mack.
  • They have advanced to eight Sweet Sixteens (1990, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2017).
  • They have advanced to three Elite Eights (2004, 2008, 2017).
  • Some notable alums include Tyrone Hill, Brian Grant, David West, and Jordan Crawford.
  • Xavier is the most successful sports team in Cincinnati. Sorry, it’s just a fact that I’m stating.
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