1989–90 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team

The 1989–90 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team represented Xavier University from Cincinnati, Ohio in the 1989–90 season. Led by head coach Pete Gillen, the Musketeers finished with a 28–5 record (12–2 MCC), won the MCC regular season title, and received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament as the #6 seed in the Midwest region. In the NCAA tournament, the Musketeers defeated Kansas State and Georgetown to reach the Sweet Sixteen. Xavier lost to Texas in the Midwest regional semifinals a game that was played in Dallas, Texas.

1989–90 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball
MCC Regular season champions
NCAA tournament, Sweet Sixteen
ConferenceMidwestern Collegiate Conference
Ranking
APNo. 25
Record28–5 (12–2 MCC)
Head coach
  • Pete Gillen (5th season)
Assistant coachDino Gaudio (3rd season)
Home arenaCincinnati Gardens
1989–90 Midwestern Collegiate Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 25 Xavier122 .857285  .848
Dayton104 .7142210  .688
Saint Louis95 .6432112  .636
Marquette95 .6431514  .517
Evansville86 .5711715  .531
Loyola (IL)311 .214722  .241
Detroit311 .2141018  .357
Butler212 .143622  .214
1990 MCC tournament winner
Rankings from AP
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