Head Coach
Richard Pitino
Program contact: Isaac Chew, Associate Head Coach
chewi1@xavier.edu
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Chew | Associate Head Coach | chewi1@xavier.edu |
| Tarvish Felton | Assistant Coach | feltont@xavier.edu |
| Greg Youncofski | Assistant Coach | youncofskig@xavier.edu |
| Daniel Walters | Assistant Coach | waltersd4@xavier.edu |
| Mark Gaertner | Video Coordinator | gaertnerm1@xavier.edu |
| Mario Mercurio | Basketball Staff | mercuriom@xavier.edu |
| Matthew Flores | Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for Men’s Basketball | floresm10@xavier.edu |
| Nathan Ameen | Basketball Staff | ameenn@xavier.edu |
About Xavier Musketeers Basketball
Xavier University basketball competes in the highly competitive Big East Conference, one of college basketball's premier leagues featuring nationally ranked programs and consistent NCAA Tournament participants. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, Xavier combines elite athletic competition with a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes student-athlete development both on and off the court. Head coach Richard Pitino brings extensive high-major coaching experience and a proven track record of developing talent. The program's culture prioritizes discipline, basketball fundamentals, and creating professional-level opportunities for players. Xavier's strong academic reputation means recruits receive a world-class education alongside world-class basketball instruction. The Musketeers' consistent presence in postseason tournaments and consistent strength in conference play demonstrate the program's winning tradition. High school players seeking to compete at the highest collegiate level while earning a prestigious degree should contact the Xavier coaching staff to learn how they can contribute to this championship-caliber program.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.