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BEMD: Richard Pitino dishes on being under oath, 18 months at Xavier and BE expectations
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Matt Norlander sits down with Xavier head coach Richard Pitino at 2026 Big East Media Day.
(0:00) Matt Norlander with Richard Pitino at Big East Media Day
(0:15) Remember, Richard, you are under oath
(2:00) Why knowing everyone’s budget might fix some stuff
(2:25) Eligibility questions - what’s up with Filip Borovicanin’s current status?
(4:00) Let’s talk about the roster
(5:35) The reality of the first 18 months at Xavier relative to expectations
(8:40) Is the tournament the clear expectation this year for the Musketeers?
(10:10) How is the conference safeguarding from another down year?
(12:05) Pitino is all over Norlander’s still-gotta-get-there list - what makes those places special?
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