I know for many Xavier fans this has been, and will be, a particularly long off season so I had the idea to keep things interesting by getting in touch and interviewing some former players. For me the natural place to start was with Lionel Chalmers, as he and his team really ignited what has been a lifelong Xavier fandom for me with their run to the Elite 8. I think I speak for most Xavier fans when I say watching that run was one of the most exciting and fondest memories we’ve had as fans. For those who didn’t have the privilege of watching that run as it happened, you can rewatch the Texas game here: