Led by eighth-year head coach Chris Mack, they played their games at the Cintas Center in Norwood, Ohio and were fourth-year members of the Big East Conference.

11 seed in the West region where they defeated Maryland, Florida State, and Arizona before losing in the Elite Eight to Gonzaga.

They defeated Marquette in the quarterfinals of the Big East tournament to advance to the semifinals where they lost to Seton Hall.

[1] Trevon Bluiett and Edmond Sumner were selected to the preseason All-Big East first team.

[1] Junior Trevon Bluiett entered his name in the NBA Pre-Draft, but withdrew his name prior to the deadline and will return to Xavier.