Xavier entered Christmas with a second half collapse and loss against Villanova. They enter New Year's with games being cancelled for Covid. The more things change, the more they stay the same. We break down that game, look ahead at how Covid is changing the season, and answer your questions (about the coaching) on this episode of Banter.

Xavier is undefeated in the Big East... after one game. The Musketeers handled Marquette despite an off game and are on to Villanova. We discuss those games, the end of non-conference play, and Xavier's ongoing turnover woes. There's all that, your questions, and Christmas memories, both those heartwarming and those featuring the word "crotchal," ahead on this episode of Banter.

Xavier hammered UC in the Shootout and we're willing to spend an hour talking about it. Other then Jack Nunge, who was MVP? Which was the best moment of the game? When did the game turn and the writing hit the wall? All that, your questions, the coaches we like, and the ones we don't, in this episode of Banter.

It's Shootout Week on Banter. We break down Xavier's wins of CMU and Oklahoma St before moving on to the best rivalry in college basketball. It's the 10th anniversary of the The Fight, a great time to remember Lenny Brown, and a look at why UC presents a serious challenge this year. All that, player of the week, and your questions on this episode of Banter.

Xavier picked up a big win Friday after battling the flu and ISU on Wednesday. Nate Johnson scored 30, everyone lost that holiday weight the easy way, and X solidified their early resume. We discuss that, the three point shooting and turnovers, answer your questions, and ponder how the team shakes out with everyone healthy on this episode of Banter.

Xavier got a big win in terms of status by knocking off Ohio State, and a big win in terms of scoreline by beating Norfolk St by 40. We discuss those games, the mystery that is Jerome Hunter, the chance for more good wins at the Preseason NIT, and award our players of the week. All that, your questions, and why gravy counts as a side dish in this episode of Banter.

Xavier has started the season undefeated, by questions abound. Why is the shooting so bad? Can anyone take care of the ball? How bad (or good) is this team actually? Is there a reason for hope? We'll try to answer those, catch up with the rest of the Big East, extoll the virtues of the newcomers, and talk about... Hunky Dory (?) in this episode of Banter.

It's finally here! With a day until tip, we get together to talk about Xavier's strengths and weaknesses, which players excite us the most, and where we see this team ending up. Is it back to the tournament or is this the end of the line for Travis Steele? We talk about all that, the NCAA shafting... everyone, and a lot more on this week's season preview episode.