Xavier University's Cintas Center is one of the 10 toughest arenas for opponents in college basketball, according to rankings from SI.com's staff.
SI's top five include Duke University's Cameron Indoor Stadium, Kansas University's Allen Fieldhouse, University of Kentucky's Rupp Arena, Gonzaga University's McCarthey Athletic Center and Indiana University's Assembly Hall.
SI's explanation for including the home of the Musketeers:
Since the Cintas Center opened in 2000, Xavier has been one of the most remarkably consistent programs in college hoops, missing the NCAA tournament only twice in that span. Its crowds have reflected that, with the 10,250-seat arena being either at or near capacity night in and night out for the Musketeers, creating a hostile environment for any opponent hoping to come in and leave with a W.