Xavier's new coach Chris Mack is making an impression

First things first, according to Jeff Goodman, new Xavier head coach Chris Mack was riding around in a pretty nice ride during the Las Vegas tournaments this summer:

You think this car impressed recruits?
(photo credit: Jeff Goodman)

Apparently, it was the only one left on the lot. Right.

The Musketeers and Mack will have their work cut out for them this year, especially in non-conference play. According to Andy Katz:

The Musketeers play Marquette in the Old Spice Classic in Orlando, Fla., and then either Creighton or Michigan in the second game, with a third against Alabama, Baylor, Florida State or Iona. From Dec. 8-19, they go to Big 12 sleeper Kansas State, host crosstown enemy Cincinnati and then travel to Butler, a likely top-15 team. Hosting rival Miami (Ohio) and then Tasmin Mitchell and LSU will hardly be a walk before a road game at Wake Forest on Jan. 3. Xavier squeezed in a February non-conference game at Florida as well.

Dayton looks to be the favorite in the A-10 this year, but expect X to be ready come conference play.