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'A fantastic shot-maker': Here's what Xavier basketball's getting in C.J. Wilcher

Xavier head coach Travis Steele talks about the Musketeers' three 2020 recruits who recently signed Cincinnati Enquirer

If one were to examine the last two Xavier University men's basketball seasons under a microscope in an effort to see what worked and what didn't, that examination would prove the importance of shooting.

The Musketeers remember what it was like to have J.P. Macura and Trevon Bluiett – assassins from beyond the arc – on the floor together.

For the last two seasons, because of roster limitations, head coach Travis Steele has had to rely on playing paintball – attacking the basket and playing through the low post – to score the majority of their points.