Where Xavier stands with a week to go

February in finally almost over. The worst month of the year has almost ended and worthwhile time is nearly here. We did it, everyone.

Xavier has also done. Barring the few remaining members of the team getting hurt, Xavier will hear their name called on Selection Sunday. Right now the Musketeers are 25th in the NET, 18th in KenPom, and 17th of strength of record. That resume reflects that, even though they wobbled, X didn’t collapse down the stretch. Even losing their last two wouldn’t knock them out now.

But those last two do have some importance. As things stand now Xavier is the two seed in the Big East tournament. Win just one of their remaining games and they are guaranteed a two or…