Favored Butler Basketball

FILE - In this Thursday, March 9, 2017, file photo, Xavier's Tyrique Jones (0) and teammate Trevon Bluiett (5) celebrate after Jones dunked the ball to end an NCAA college basketball game against Butler during the Big East men's tournament in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Like the Thanksgiving treat, the Xavier junior had a great November, scoring 20 points in four of seven games. Unlike pumpkin pie, the Musketeers are still counting on him long into March, as he’s ha four more 20-point games this month, including 21 against Maryland in the first round and 29 in an upset over Florida State on Saturday.Β 


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