CINCINNATI --- Xavier University senior forward James Farr begins play tonight in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, which has been a popular spring showcase event for future pro players since 1953. The annual PIT brings together 64 of the top collegiate senior players in the nation to participate in a four-day, 12-game tournament in front of all NBA Teams and the basketball fans in Portsmouth, Va. from April 13-16. Farr's first game for his team, Cherry Bekaert, is tonight at 9 p.m.
Fans can get more information and follow and schedule and results in the tournament by visiting the Portsmouth Invitational website and by following the PIT on Twitter: @PITourney
Farr was a big key to the Xavier's 28-6 season and school-record final AP ranking of ninth in the country.