Big East Tournament breakdown
No. 5 XAVIER
Record: 26-4 (14-4 Big East)
Seed: 2
Opponent: No. 7 Marquette or No. 10 St. John’s at 7 p.m. Thursday
XU player to watch: J.P. Macura. When the going gets tough, the tough gets Macura. The sophomore guard provides energy off the bench and is capable of changing a game with his hustle and fearlessness. He doesn’t hesitate to dive for a loose ball or fire off a 3-pointer, and his ability to pressure opponents at the top of the 1-3-1 zone at times pays dividends in the form of turnovers.