Xavier Musketeers News

Rolyns Aligbe - Back in one week Aligbe (undisclosed) logged five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 FT, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds and one steal across 17 minutes during Xavier's preseason win Thursday at Tennessee.

Impact After sitting out Xavier's previous exhibition last Thursday, Aligbe returned in just over a week. It looks like the junior will log a backup role, which means he will need to show consistent promise to keep a spot in the Musketeers' rotation. Aligbe's best basketball quality is his rebounding, as indicated by his seven rebounds Thursday and 7.4 rebounds per game last season with Southern Illinois.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Filip Borovicanin - Becomes eligible for season Borovicanin is eligible for the 2026-27 season, according to Scott Springer of The Cincinnati Enquirer.

Impact Due to a recent court ruling in Ohio, Borovicanin will be able to compete for Xavier this season. His availability was in question prior to this ruling, as he was one of many athletes waiting for eligibility to play a fifth collegiate season. Now without the distraction of eligibility issues, he will focus on replicating his 2025-26 campaign with the Musketeers, during which he averaged 10.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists across 31.2 minutes per game.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rolyns Aligbe - Held out of exhibition Aligbe (undisclosed) did not play during Wednesday's exhibition matchup against Dayton, per Rick Broering of 247Sports.com.

Impact Aligbe was held out of the contest due to an undisclosed injury, though head coach Richard Pitino indicated that he is expected to return to action soon. The 6-foot-9 junior joined the Musketeers in the offseason after transferring in from Southern Illinois, where he averaged 9.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game across 32 contests. His next chance to return to action will come in another exhibition game against Tennessee on October 15.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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Filip Borovicanin - Remains ineligible for season Borovicanin remains ineligible for the 2026-27 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact After being granted a preliminary injunction in Ohio, Borovicanin's return to college basketball is on hold following the latest court rulings. Unless his status changes, the Musketeers will be without a key frontcourt option who was expected to reclaim his starting spot on the roster. With Xavier last season, he averaged 10.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists on 31.2 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Pozzato - Fully cleared for basketball Pozzato (knee) has been fully cleared for basketball-related activities, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Back in early-July, Rothstein announced that Pozzato's clearance was weeks away, and after just a little more than four of them, he is finally healthy. Just before the NCAA's 2025-26 season, he suffered a knee injury that ruled him out indefinitely, all the way up to the end of Xavier's latest campaign. Before then, Pozzato logged a season with Evansville, where he recorded 14.9 points and 4.4 rebounds in 24 games and starts.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

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Filip Borovicanin - Returning to Xavier Borovicanin has re-committed to Xavier for the 2026-27 season, per Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Borovicanin was granted an extra year of eligibility following a preliminary injunction in Ohio. The 6-foot-9 forward had the option to explore the transfer portal, but he will rejoin the Musketeers for his fifth season. Last season, he averaged 10.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists across 31.1 minutes per game. Borovicanin should reclaim his starting spot in Xavier's frontcourt this upcoming season.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Borovicanin - Eligible for 2026-27 season Borovicanin will be able to play in the 2026-27 season after being granted preliminary injunction against the NCAA, per Thomas Goldkamp of On3.com

Impact Borovicanin played for Xavier last season, starting in 32 of 33 appearances while averaging 10.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists across 31.1 minutes per game. The 6-foot-9 forward will have the opportunity to suit up for the Musketeers once again and take full advantage of the extra year of eligibility.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Pozzato - Clearance still weeks away Pozzato (knee) is still weeks away from being fully cleared for basketball-related activities, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Last offseason, Pozzato tore one of his ACLs, which he understandably underwent surgery for less than a week before Xavier's 2025-26 season began. Unsurprisingly, he did not play then but opted to re-enroll at Xavier for the next campaign. Several weeks can be enough for Pozzato to recover before the 2026-27 season, which begins in November.

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Braden Appelhans - Committed to Xavier Appelhans has committed to play for Xavier for the 2026-27 season, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.

Impact Appelhans will join the Musketeers following a single year with Drake. The 6-foot-6 junior averaged 5.3 points in 13.5 minutes per game across 27 contests for the Bulldogs this past season. The former New Mexico transfer will retain a single year of eligibility with Xavier.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nikolaos Chitikoudis - Commits to Xavier Chitikoudis has committed to joining Xavier for the 2026-27 season, Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress.com reports.

Impact Chitikoudis links up with his new school after playing last season at Robert Morris. The 6-foot-9 forward enjoyed a productive campaign, averaging 11.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists on 26.2 minutes across 32 appearances, including 27 starts. He will fight for a starting role in the upcoming season.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Rolyns Aligbe - Heading to Xavier Aligbe has committed to play for Xavier for the 2026-27 season, per The Field of 68.

Impact Aligbe will join the Muskateers following two seasons with Southern Illinois. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 9.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game across 32 contests for the Salukis this past season. He will retain two years of eligibility with Xavier moving forward.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Chance Westry - Signs with Musketeers Westry has committed to Xavier, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Westry has found his fourth college team in his fourth year, as he joins the Musketeers for his redshirt junior campaign. The 6-foot-6 guard averaged 15.5 points, 5.5 assists, 3.8rebounds and 1.1 steals per game in the 2025-26 stretch, which were all career-high tallies.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Kason Westphal - Returning to Xavier Westphal (redshirt) will return to Xavier in 2026-27, the program announced.

Impact Westphal took a redshirt freshman year in 2025-26, but the seven-foot center will return to the Musketeers and 2026-27 with four years of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 11 • CANESWARNING.COM

Tru Washington - Commits to Xavier Washington is transferring to Xavier, Rick Broering of 247sports.com reports.

Impact Washington is reuniting with coach Richard Pitino from their days at New Mexico. Washington spent this past season at Miami, where he averaged 11.9 points, four rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 steals in 27.4 minutes per contest. Primarily known for his defense, Washington was top five in the ACC in steals and was in the running for sixth man of the year. He should compete for a large role with the Musketeers right away.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Rubén Dominguez - Lands at Xavier Dominguez will transfer to Xavier, per On3.

Impact Dominguez spent the 2025-26 season at Texas A&M, averaging 10.2 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists. The 6-foot-6 guard will now take his talents to Xavier, where he should have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Pozzato - Staying at Xavier Pozzato (knee) has decided to return to Xavier for the 2026-27 campaign, The Field of 68 reports.

Impact Pozzato did not play during his first season with Xavier as he worked his way back from a knee injury. The sophomore forward will aim to get back to full health for the start of the new campaign.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Nwoko - Linking with Xavier Nwoko is transferring to Xavier, per Tobias Bass of The Athletic.

Impact Nwoko will link up with his fourth college team for his senior campaign after making progress in each of his subsequent three seasons. In the 2025-26 stretch with LSU, the 6-foot-10 forward averaged 13.4 points and 5.9 rebounds on 21.8 minutes per game. He should position himself in the starting five for the Musketeers in his final year of eligibility.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Jovan Milicevic - Set to return to Xavier Milicevic will return to Xavier for the 2026-27 season, per Joe Tipton of On3.

Impact Milicevic is set to return to the Musketeers for another season after a breakout sophomore campaign. Coming off a quiet freshman year at New Mexico, he transferred to Xavier this past offseason and blossomed into an every-game starter, averaging 12.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists. With Milicevic returning, Xavier locks down a key piece of its frontcourt for the 2026-27 season.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

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