The 94th Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout ignites Saturday, December 5th at Fifth Third Arena, marking Jerrod Calhoun’s debut as UC’s new head coach while Richard Pitino leads Xavier into their first matchup since last year’s win. With deep rivalry stakes—Xavier’s dominance in recent years (7 of last 10, 11 of last 15) versus UC’s overall series lead—this game carries citywide weight. Calhoun, who lost as a student assistant in 2004, calls rivalries everything, and Pitino joins a rare club of Xavier coaches to win their first Shootout since 2009. UC’s last win came in 2006 under Mick Cronin. This isn’t just another game—it’s the kind that shapes seasons and legacies in Cincinnati.

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Xavier Musketeers Headline Battle Four Atlantis

Xavier Basketball Lands Transfer Guard Braden Appelhans from Drake

Xavier mens basketball secures their first transfer portal commit for May, landing six-foot-six guard Braden Appelhans from Drake. Appelhans, who has one year of eligibility left, brings valuable backcourt depth to the Musketeers following a successful April recruitment.

Appelhans, who played under current Xavier coach Richard Pitino at New Mexico, spent three seasons with the Lobos, appearing in fifty-seven games and averaging 2.7 points per game. He received a medical redshirt as a freshman after ten appearances.

Last season at Drake, Appelhans came off the bench in twenty-seven games, contributing 5.3 points per game, including a career-high 30 in a blowout win over Western Illinois. The Bulldogs finished the season with a 14-12 record.

With Appelhans addition, Xaviers roster now stands at fourteen players for next season, featuring seven transfers, three returners, and four incoming freshmen. The Musketeers are shaping up to have one of the top portal classes in the country.

Appelhans commitment to Xavier strengthens the teams roster and sets the stage for a successful season, with fans eagerly anticipating their performance come winter.

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Xavier Lands Greek Giant, Shakes Up Big East

Xaviers former point guard, Roddie Anderson, is transferring to Big East rival Seton Hall, leaving Xavier with just one year of eligibility left. Anderson, who joined Xavier last May, played a crucial role in their 2022-23 season, starting in five games and averaging 10.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. He led the team in steals with 44 and had standout performances, including a 29-point game against Santa Clara. The upcoming matchups between Xavier and Seton Hall are sure to be intense, with Anderson bringing his defensive prowess to his new team.

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Florida States transfer portal haul: Four top-tier transfers, including Sebastian Rancik, propel Seminoles to top of ACC and national rankings, signaling a contenders identity for next season.

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Xaviers basketball team secures a major transfer with Westry, ranked sixth best available, to fill the void left by departing players. Westry, a high-major talent, brings perimeter punch and experience after years of injuries.

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Xaviers seven-foot freshman center, Kason Westphal, has committed to returning next season, bolstering the Musketeers frontcourt. Westphal, a straight-out-of-high-school recruit, averaged 15 points and 11 rebounds in high school and logged 12 minutes, 3 points, and 4 rebounds per game in the pro-style league last year. With Westphals addition, Xaviers roster now stands at nine scholarship players, including three returners and three transfers, setting the stage for a formidable frontcourt.

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