Xavier picked 3rd in Big East coaches poll, land 3 on preseason all-conference teams
Ryan Conwell, a transfer guard from Indiana State, was named to the preseason third team. With the Sycamores, Conwell averaged 16.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists. His offensive output was good enough for second on the team and eighth in the Missouri Valley Conference in points per game.