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My Dad got in trouble at work in 1995 because he organized an NCAA Tournament watch party during the work day.
Why was he so fired up?
He thought Manhattan could beat Oklahoma.
The coach of that team?
Fran Fraschilla.
Can’t wait to read this!
There are a ton of coaching stories & coaching lessons (I made a few mistakes) in Don’t Mess With Happy. Also, I give some insight on my friends, Tom Izzo, John , Bill Self, Jay Wright, Scott Drew, Tom Crean and Bob Huggins. Then, how my career began under Danny Nee, Billy Hahn, Rick Barnes & Gary Williams. Finally, how Dean Smith, Bob Knight, Hubie Brown, Norm Stewart, Joe B. Hall & my little league coach influenced me.
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Early prediction on Xavier's 2026-27 starting five:
Chance Westry, Tru Washington, Ruben Dominguez, Jovan Milicevic, Michael Nwoko
*Filip Borovicanin is another potential starter who's seeking a fifth year of eligibility
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Xavier's positional size is real. There won't be a player in the Muskies' rotation shorter than 6-3 and multiple wings are 6-6 or taller. Could be a difficult team to run offense against if they commit to guarding.
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Kalek House is shining here at Xavier practice with his passing ability. Has tremendous long-term potential. Already possesses a great feel for the game. An under-the-radar freshman nationally.
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Xavier's Michael Nwoko is going to be one of the best big men in the Big East. Incredible physical tools. Also took and made multiple three-point shots today. Transfer from LSU.
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Greetings from the Cintas Center. Here for Xavier practice. Year 2 of the Richard Pitino era.
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Early prediction on Cincinnati’s 2026-27 starting five:
Tylen Riley, Myles Colvin, Adlan Elamin, Tyler Tejada, Jayden Hastings
*Utah State transfer MJ Collins is pursuing a fifth year of eligibility and is another potential starter
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The X-Factor for Cincinnati? The 5 spot. Bearcats need a combined 10 points and 10 rebounds from BC transfer Jayden Hastings and George Mason transfer Riley Allenspach.
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Tulsa transfer Tylen Riley is shining here at Cincinnati. Setting the table and getting guys open shots. The gas in the engine at Fifth Third Arena.
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Cincinnati may not have an All-Big 12 player in 2026-27, but the Bearcats could have four players average between 10 and 12 PPG. Balanced team. The whole needs to be greater than the sum of its parts.
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Jerrod Calhoun’s style of play is different than Bob Huggins and Mick Cronin, but he coaches the exact same way. Brings an edge to every single thing he does. Isn’t looking to make friends.
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Greetings from the 513. Here for Cincinnati practice. Year 1 of the Jerrod Calhoun era.
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