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The afternoon has been a steady thrum of nervous energy for me, and there’s still a couple of hours left until tip time this evening. Sometimes reading helps you pass the time. If so, here’s some stuff you might like:
READ THIS FIRST.
Xavier v. Gonzaga live win probability | NumberFire
If you were following along on this site against Arizona, you probably had a chance for your head to confirm what your gut was telling you with about three minutes left in the game. Xavier got the miracle they needed then; hopefully it doesn’t come to that this time around.
Xavier's visualization: 'Cut down the nets into existence' | cincinnati.com
Xavier did a lot of things to get ready for this weekend (as one might imagine). One of the most unorthodox was to cut down their own nets in the auxiliary gym. Coach Mack wanted the team to be able to visualize what they were trying to achieve. Let’s hope it worked.
Xavier's Goodin steadies and Mack catches a monkey | cincinnati.com
Sure.
Nothing like a little music to get you into the mood for some basketball. Sometimes the obvious choice is obvious for a reason. Let’s go.