Almost 10 years on since the last time there was a coaching transition at the Xavier's men's basketball program, Musketeers fans got another harsh reminder of the business side of the college basketball industry on Tuesday.
Chris Mack, a son of Cincinnati, alum of Xavier University and beloved Musketeers head coach, announced Tuesday his decision to move on to the head coaching job at the University of Louisville.
Some Xavier fans are in mourning while others are focused on who will next take up the reigns of the highly successful Musketeers program.
There are issues for Xavier to confront along the way, and Athletic Director Greg Christopher appears poised to tackle the challenges before him.