The 1988–89 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team represented

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in the 1988–89 season. Led by head coach

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, the Musketeers finished with a 21–12 record (7–5 MCC), and won the MCC tournament to receive an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. In the NCAA tournament, the Musketeers lost to the eventual National champion,

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, in the opening round.

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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