Sign up or login to track your favorite teams on Bleacher Report
Go Blue dissects the Xavier men's basketball team and says that this may be the year for them to go all the way.

Could This be the Year for Xavier to Go All the Way?

by Go Blue (Scribe)

3

1159 reads

Sports

February 20, 2008

Atlantic Ten Basketball, Xavier Basketball

 

Xavier is ranked number 10 in the AP poll, and has a record of 22-4 (10-1 A-10). 

The Musketeers are on an eight-game winning streak going into the last two weeks of the season, and are led by three seniors: Drew Lavender, Josh Duncan, and Stanley Burrell.

  • B/R Ticket Guide
Powered by FanSnap.com

Xavier has one of the most well-rounded teams in America, with six guys averaging double-digits in points.

Their starting five is: Derrick Brown, a 6'7" forward; C.J. Anderson, a 6'6" forward that can shoot the three-ball; Jason Love, a 6'9" center; and guards Drew Lavender (5'7") and 6'3" Stanley Burrell.

Xavier also has two key players coming off the bench—B.J. Raymond and Josh Duncan—who both average double-digits. Xavier shoots 47.9 percent from the field and 40.1 percent from beyond the three-point line. They also shoot 75.9 percent from the free throw line which will help them in the tournament.

This is Xavier's year to go the distance. They have the leadership, the bench, and the players. They have it all, now they just need to perform.

 

 

Share This Article

  • StumbleUpon
  • Facebook
  • Email
  • Print

comments (3) write a comment »

  1. reply to comment by LETS GO REDLEGS
    9 months ago

    nice article

  2. reply to comment by Ari
    9 months ago

    C.J. Anderson has not attempted a three this season.

    1. by Go
      from 9 months ago

      thanks i mint derrick brown

write a new comment


Edit this Article Article History

FREE SPORTS TEXT ALERTS

  • Get team scores and news sent to your cell phone during and after each game.
  • We do not charge for these services, but standard messaging rates or other charges apply.
  • Cancel anytime by replying STOP to any message.

Step 1: Choose a team

League:

Step 2: Enter your phone number

( ) -
Standard Messaging Rates or other charges apply. To Opt-out text STOP to 4INFO (44636). For more information text HELP to 4INFO (44636). Contact your carrier for more details.

Want to write for Bleacher Report

We are a community of fans who write about sports. And we're growing.

Learn More and Sign Up »