1989–90 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team

The 1989–90 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team represented Xavier University from Cincinnati, Ohio in the 1989–90 season. Led by head coach Pete Gillen, the Musketeers finished with a 28–5 record (12–2 MCC), won the MCC regular season title, and received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament as the #6 seed in the Midwest region. In the NCAA tournament, the Musketeers defeated Kansas State and Georgetown to reach the Sweet Sixteen. Xavier lost to Texas in the Midwest regional semifinals – a game that was played in Dallas, Texas.

1989–90 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball
MCC Regular season champions
NCAA Tournament, Sweet Sixteen
ConferenceMidwestern Collegiate Conference
Ranking
APNo. 25
1989–90 record28–5 (12–2 MCC)
Head coachPete Gillen (5th season)
Home arenaCincinnati Gardens
1989–90 Midwestern Collegiate Conference men's basketball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
No. 25 Xavier12–2 .857  28–5  .848
Dayton †10–4 .714  22–10  .688
Saint Louis9–5 .643  21–12  .636
Marquette9–5 .643  15–14  .517
Evansville8–6 .571  17–15  .531
Loyola (IL)3–11 .214  7–22  .241
Detroit3–11 .214  10–18  .357
Butler2–12 .143  6–22  .214
† 1990 MCC Tournament winner
Rankings from AP

Roster
1989–90 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearHometown
G 10 Jamal Walker 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)
—
 Jr
G 22 Jamie Gladden 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
—
 Fr
F 33 Derek Strong 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)215 lb (98 kg) Jr Los Angeles, California
F 42 Tyrone Hill 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)235 lb (107 kg) Sr Cincinnati, Ohio
F 44 Aaron Williams 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)210 lb (95 kg) Fr Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • (W) Walk-on

    Schedule and results
    Date
    time, TV    		 Rank# Opponent# Result Record Site
    city, state
    Regular Season
    Dec 4, 1989*
    		 at Robert Morris W 77–70  1–1
    		 Charles L. Sewall Center 
    Moon Township, Pennsylvania
    Dec 22, 1989*
    		 vs. Princeton W 72–65  6–1
    		  
     
    Jan 2, 1990*
    		 No. 25 Loyola Marymount W 115–113  9–1
    		 Cincinnati Gardens 
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Mar 3, 1990
    		 No. 19 at Dayton L 108–111  24–3
    (12–2)    		 UD Arena 
    Dayton, Ohio
    Midwestern Collegiate Conference Tournament
    Mar 8, 1990*
    		 No. 24 vs. Butler
    MCC Tournament Quarterfinal    		 W 86–61  25–3
    		 UD Arena 
    Dayton, Ohio
    Mar 9, 1990*
    		 No. 24 vs. Evansville
    MCC Tournament Semifinal    		 W 89–78  26–3
    		 UD Arena 
    Dayton, Ohio
    Mar 10, 1990*
    		 No. 24 at Dayton
    MCC Tournament Championship    		 L 89–98  26–4
    		 UD Arena 
    Dayton, Ohio
    NCAA Tournament
    Mar 16, 1990*
    		 (6 MW) No. 25 vs. (11 MW) Kansas State
    First Round    		 W 87–79  27–4
    		 RCA Dome 
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Mar 18, 1990*
    		 (6 MW) No. 25 vs. (3 MW) No. 8 Georgetown
    Second Round    		 W 74–71  28–4
    		 RCA Dome 
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Mar 22, 1990*
    		 (6 MW) No. 25 vs. (10 MW) Texas
    Midwest Regional Semifinal – Sweet Sixteen    		 L 89–102  28–5
    		 Reunion Arena 
    Dallas, Texas
    *Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses. MW=Midwest.
    All times are in Eastern Time.

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    NBA Draft
    RoundPickPlayerNBA Club
    111Tyrone HillGolden State Warriors
    247Derek StrongPhiladelphia 76ers

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    References
    1. "2019-20 Xavier Men's Basketball Media Guide" (PDF). Xavier University Athletics. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
    2. "1989-90 Xavier Musketeers Roster and Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
    3. https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/xavier/1990-schedule.html
    4. "This season marks the 30th anniversary of Xavier's first trip to the Sweet 16". The Cincinnati Enquirer. July 11, 2019. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
    5. "1990 NBA Draft". Basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
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