Every college basketball season begins with one game.
What happens between the first and last game is a long story filled with twists and turns, ups and downs, and it's the ending that decides whether or not a season was a success.
The little things along the way have a tendency to become big things.
Before the ball officially starts bouncing, here's a look at seven big things for Xavier men's basketball and the 2022-23 season.
Season-long improvement
Like the other 352 Division I college teams, Xavier will have the chance to improve. Week-to-week and game-to-game growth is the most critical thing that has to happen for the Musketeers.