XAVIER MUSKETEERS NEWS

Colby Jones - Likely out Friday Jones (illness) likely won't play Friday at Virginia Tech, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Jones, Dieonte Miles, Jerome Hunter and Adam Kunkel are all dealing with a non-COVID illness ahead of Friday's contest. If Jones and Miles are unable to play, then Nate Johnson and Jack Nunge are both likely candidates to move into the starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia Tech, Xavier meet in Brooklyn

Xavier is preparing to square off against Virginia Tech in a postseason game in Brooklyn

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colby Jones - Logs another double-double Jones provided 11 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 12 rebounds and three assists across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 82-70 loss to Iowa State.

Impact Jones took a shot to the face in his last contest, but practiced in full this week and was in the starting lineup Wednesday, as expected. The 6-6 wing ended up logging his second consecutive double-double and is now averaging 12.3 rebounds per contest over his last three games. The Musketeers needed someone to step up on the glass in the absence of Zach Freemantle (foot), and Jones has answered the call, leading the team in rebounding through five games.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brockington scores 30, Iowa State beats No. 25 Xavier 82-70

Izaiah Brockington scored 23 of his 30 points in the second half, and Iowa State beat No. 25 Xavier 82-70 in the NIT Season Tip-Off

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Xavier vs Iowa State Prediction, Odds, Spread, Line & Over/Under for Nov. 24 College Basketball Game Xavier vs Iowa State Basketball Game Info No. 25 Xavier Musketeers (4-0) vs. Iowa State Cyclones (4-0) Date: Wednesday, November 24, 2021 Ti...

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Adam Kunkel - Sidelined by illness Kunkel will not play in Wednesday's game against Iowa State due to illness, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Kunkel is coming off of a major effort against Norfolk State, posting a season-high 26 points to go with four boards, a steal and an assist. He won't be able to follow that up Wednesday, but the nature of his absence bodes well for a relatively short absence.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson scores 14, Indiana rolls past Jackson State 70-35

Xavier Johnson had 14 points and seven rebounds, Indiana held Jackson State to 21% shooting and the Hoosiers defeated the Tigers 70-35

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zach Freemantle - Does some light work in practice Freemantle (foot) did some light work in practice on Monday, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Freemantle is still reportedly on track to return to action at the beginning of December as he recovers from foot surgery. The team will likely want to see a few full speed practices out of the 6-9 center before they feel comfortable throwing him out there in game action.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Colby Jones - Gets full practice Monday Jones (face) practiced in full on Monday after taking a hit to the face in Sunday's game against Norfolk State, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Jones was forced to leave Sunday's game after taking the hit. He will be fine for the team's game on Wednesday against Iowa State, however. Jones had 10 points and 13 rebounds before being forced to exit.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

POLL ALERT: Purdue jumps to No. 3 behind Gonzaga, UCLA in Top 25, then Kansas, Duke; Arizona, Seton Hall, BYU, Xavier in

POLL ALERT: Purdue jumps to No. 3 behind Gonzaga, UCLA in Top 25, then Kansas, Duke; Arizona, Seton Hall, BYU, Xavier in

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colby Jones - Solid on glass despite early exit Jones accumulated 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), 13 rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 23 minutes during Sunday's 88-48 win over Norfolk State.

Impact According to Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer, Jones was hit in the face and forced to exit the game during this contest. Jones never ended up officially returning, but given it was a 40-point blowout, there likely was little benefit to rushing him back out there. Even with the early exit, however, Jones was still able to set a career high in rebounding. Until further notice, this isn't expected to be an issue in advance of Wednesday's matchup against Iowa State.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Stanley - Back from knee rehab Stanley (knee) chipped in five points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block over 17 minutes during Sunday's 88-48 victory over Norfolk State.

Impact Stanley missed the first three games of the season while recovering from a knee injury that limited his 2020-21 season to just four games. Coach Travis Steele said at one point that Stanley wouldn't take the court until he feels like himself again, and it appears that day has now arrived. Now back in action, look for the Hampton transfer to provide power forward depth for the Musketeers.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kunkel's 8 treys carries Xavier over Norfolk State 88-48

Adam Kunkel had 26 points as Xavier easily defeated Norfolk State 88-48

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Xavier faces Norfolk State

Norfolk State and Xavier both look to put winning streaks together

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nunge, Scruggs lead Xavier past No. 19 Ohio State 71-65 CINCINNATI (AP) — Jack Nunge had 14 points and 14 rebounds, Paul Scruggs also scored 14 points and Xavier led wire to wire in knocking off N...

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Xavier leads wire to wire, beats No. 19 Ohio State basketball 71-65 Jack Nunge had 14 points and 14 rebounds, Paul Scruggs also scored 14 points and Xavier led wire to wire in knocking off No. 19 Ohio State 7...

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Xavier leads wire to wire, beats No. 19 Ohio State 71-65

Jack Nunge had 14 points and 14 rebounds, Paul Scruggs also scored 14 points and Xavier led wire to wire in knocking off No. 19 Ohio State 71-65

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Xavier gets it revenge, knocks off No. 19 Ohio State in thriller CINCINNATI — The glass windows overlooking the court at the Cintas Center bear the slogan of the Musketeers: ALL FOR ONE.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Xavier gets it revenge, knocks off No. 19 Ohio State in thriller CINCINNATI — The glass windows overlooking the court at the Cintas Center bear the slogan of the Musketeers: ALL FOR ONE.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • SACBEE.COM

Zach Freemantle - Still on track Freemantle (foot) remains on track for a return at the beginning of December, per head coach Travis Steele, who appeared on The Field of 68 on Thursday.

Impact Freemantle still hasn't taken the court this season as he rehabs from surgery on his left foot, but he's making solid progress and is now only a few weeks away from his 2021 debut, assuming he makes it to December without suffering any setbacks. "He's really progressing well," stated Steele. "He's out of the boot, he's able to do some form shooting, some ball-handling, some passing. He adds a different dimension to our team."

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

KyKy Tandy - Will be available Thursday Tandy (illness) will be available for Thursday's game against Ohio State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Tandy missed Xavier's first two games of the season but is ready to make his return to action in this one. He averaged 6.6 points per game last season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE