In all likelihood, there was no malice behind these comments, but Nunges situation is inherently unique. Xavier hands UConn its first loss of the season. The Musketeers will likely be looking for a proven point guard in the transfer portal. Nunge's XU teammate the past two seasons, Adam Kunkel, is on the Golden State Warriors' summer-league roster. Baylor (23-10) overcame a one-point halftime deficit and advanced to play Creighton on Sunday. Heattended Castle South Middle School with Eades. Nunge, who took a redshirt season for non-medical reasons in 2018-19, was a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection. It was a perfect snapshot of two plays that started the same way Nunge with the ball in the post and they produced different positive outcomes. During the exciting first-round action between Xavier and Kennesaw State on Friday afternoon, longtime radio voice Bill Rosinski, who has mostly called football in his career, made certain comments about Xavier player Jack Nunge. Eades played one season at Franklin, from which he graduatedin May of 2021. Good things happen to good people.". He's gone on to have a wonderful career. He's a really good defender," said Xaviercoach Travis Steele. Nunge started the first five games in the fall of2019 before suffering a season-ending torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) on the sameknee against Cal Poly on Nov. 24. No one UC threw at him could do anything but hack him, and hack him they did. 2023 www.cincinnati.com. Start the day smarter. Departures and plans to return have highlighted every day this week. "He's helped change our locker room in a good way, that's for sure.". 11 seed North Carolina State. He didnt leave the Hawkeyes because he was dissatisfied with the program or wanted to play for a different school, he left because the Indiana native lost his father early into his fourth year in Iowa and wanted to play closer to home. For more AP college basketball coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball and http://twitter.com/AP-Top25, This was generated by Automated Insights, http://www.automatedinsights.com/ap, using data from STATS LLC, https://www.stats.com. Height: Weight: Class: Hometown: High School: Bio: Full Bio. Dylan Penn, Matt Veretto and Robin Duncan each had 11 points for Vermont (23-11), whose 15-game win streak was snapped. Others may choose to stay and join the incoming four-man freshman recruiting class. He's smart. The Huskies (26-8) advanced to play fifth-seeded Saint Marys on Sunday after losing in the first round under coach Dan Hurley the last two seasons. Jack transferred from Iowa to Xavier to be closer to his family, which is more readily able to see him play. CINCINNATI Jack Nunge has experienced a lifetime of anguish in the span of a few short years. Jack's journey: Through grief and adversity,. Jack has been a force. He scored 18 points. They're a ranked team, they're the big state school, Nunge said afterward. Nunge's averaging 11.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.0 blocks a game. TOP PERFORMERS: Adam Kunkel averages 1.8 made 3-pointers per game for the Musketeers, scoring 11.5 points while shooting 45.8% from beyond the arc. "He's just so diligent with his process. Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports There was a time when Cincinnati came into each meeting with Xavier with a reasonable expectation that they would win the game. Saint Marys will face UConn on Sunday. Colby Jones also hit double figures, scoring 13 to help Xavier move to 14-3 overall and 4-2 in BIG EAST play. ; UC would get within six in the final minutes . "He's been through a lot and he has a really good perspective on life.". He's just so dang smart. Burns Jr. and Ebenezer Dowuona were hampered by foul trouble. 2023 www.cincinnati.com. He averaged 6.0 points and 4.6 rebounds before the injury. Jack Nunge averaged 14.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 29.3 minutes per game in 37 games last season for Xavier. CINCINNATI (AP) Nate Johnson had 16 points to lead five Xavier players in double figures as the Musketeers defeated Florida 72-56 in the NIT second round on Sunday. Runs in the family. Souley Boum hit four clinching free throws in the final 2.6 seconds for the third-seeded Musketeers (26-9), who ran off 15 unanswered points as part of a game-ending 24-6 run. He averages a team-high 12.2 points and 7.2 rebounds on a club with several players who can create their own shots and score. In these cases, the average was taken. 0:16; See All. SE Louisiana is 2-2 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 11.1 turnovers per game. Nunge himself would chip in 8 as Xavier rained buckets on a UC team that had no answer to stop the Musketeers and few on how to penetrate a swarming defense that kept them off balance with a variety of man, zone, and press looks. "That's Jack. Men's College Basketball News. Iowa Hawkeye basketball player Jack Nunge to transfer to Xavier. 3 seed Baylor beat UC Santa Barbara. Nunge didnt make himself available to be interviewed after Wednesdays game, but said this last week to his hometown paper, the Evansville Courier & Press: Ive been through a lot, learned the game and grown into my body. Ado and Oguama combined for 9 fouls in 25 minutes, unable to keep Nunge quiet within the laws of the game. Next up for the Bluejays (22-12) is third-seeded Baylor in the second round. Xavier's Jack Nunge (24) reacts after scoring against Creighton during the Musketeers 74-64 win last Saturday in Omaha, Neb. By Bryan D Dec 11, 2021, 11:23pm EST Share Give up, Mika. "I knew he was a really good offensive player. Nunge said he always wanted to be great -- and he has delivered for the Musketeers. "After his sophomore year, he got into the weight room," Gibson said. Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. Hometown Newburgh, Ind. DENVER (AP) Caleb Lohner scored a season-best 13 points in just 18 minutes, and No. We recruited Jack in high school, Steele said. 7, 2023 1:29 pm1d ago, Iowa Basketball Jul. He loves his teammates. He chose Iowa. Nunges father, 53-year-old Dr. Mark Nunge, died suddenly in November 2020, shortly before his sons 2020-21 season at Iowa was to begin. His wife Beth (Poppens) played volleyball and basketball at Central College. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Jamarius Burton added 11 points and Greg Elliott had 10 for coach Jeff Capels Panthers, who stormed to a 22-2 lead after Iowa State missed its first 11 shots. The Musketeers have reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament seven times since 2004, and the Elite Eight on three occasions, most recently in 2017. 4, 2023 8:10 pm4d ago, Jeff Johnson Minor League Sports Jul. He previously played for the Iowa Hawkeyes . He loves this university. 3:41 pm ET, Value of high school prospects changed by portal, NIL, Former Lady Vols star Nikki McCray-Penson dies at 51, Duke big man Kyle Filipowski embracing 'villain' role, Recruiting storylines: Duke has unfinished business, Ranking 10 best NBA players Calipari produced at UK, Bracketology: Early NCAA Tournament prediction. If the historical achievement belonged to Scruggs, the man of the hour is Jack Nunge. 10, 2021 9:12 am819d ago, Mike Hlas Sports Mar. Jones finished with 19 points. He's gonna be in the training room at 10 a.m. every day. Without Odom, Xavier's only true point guard on the roster is Claude, who will be a freshman. ", 'An elite level': Nate Johnson stays hot, Xavier Musketeers roll over Central Michigan. "He did everything he could possibly do to be a great basketball player. The Lions have gone 1-2 away from home. Colby Jones chipped in 11, Dwon Odom scored 10 and Zach Freemantle had 10. During the 2020-21 season, Jack Nunge's dad unexpectedly passed away. We battled every day in practice," Nunge said of Garza, hisroommatehisfreshman year. This has been an incredibly emotional and difficult year for me and my family, Nunge said in a written statement last March. . Their other daughter Jessica is currently a senior volleyball player at Illinois. He'splaying this well following consecutive season-ending injuries and in doing so, has become a leader for the Musketeers. Nunge blocked Burden's driving attempt at a go-ahead layup in the final seconds, and Xavier dug out of a 13-point hole against surprising Kennesaw State to escape with a 72-67 victory in Friday's first round. IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - University of Iowa Hawkeye basketball player Jack Nunge announced where he's transferring on Friday. Florida totaled 23 points in the second half, a season low for the team. Founded in 1831, Xavier is the sixth-oldest Catholic and fourth-oldest Jesuit university in the United States. This has been Nunges first season as a full-time starter and hes been a vital asset to this Musketeers team this season, establishing career-highs with 14.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game this year. The Musketeers are 3-1 on their home court. The Hawkeyes'top reserve off the bench, hewas averaging 7.1 points and 5.3 rebounds that season. We knew we wanted to come out and show them what Xavier basketball is all about.. "I'm excited for the plans that coach Miller has for the program. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Xavier's Jack Nunge seals defender for a dunk. At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. Read up on Jack Nunge's biography, career, awards and more on ESPN. This is not a player who skipped town to find a better fit or an NIL deal, and Nunge wouldve gladly stayed with the Hawkeyes had circumstances turned out differently. The 7-foot Nunge moved over and swatted the ball into the backboard. Nunge, a 7-foot, 247-pound junior forward, leads Xavier in scoring (12.5) and is second in rebounding (7.2). 6M; 1:40. The Nunges moved from Iowa to Newburgh in the summer before Jack's sixth-grade year. Ive been through a lot, learned the game and grown into my body," he said. I have awesome teammates. As more time goes by, I try to stay together.". After all, Xavier was the scrappy upstart squad from the smaller conference with far less national fanfare. 7, 2023 8:11 am1d ago, Mike Hlas Sports Jul. 8, 2023 9:58 pm6h ago. "Jack has always been a tough guy," said Hemenway, a junior guard for the Tigers. Nunge has traveled light years in terms of improvement, from a skinny Castle High School sophomore roaming the perimeter despite his height to a rim-rattling, shot-blocking inside presence as a. Iowa Hawkeye basketball player Jack Nunge announced he is transferring to transfer to Xavier in Cincinnati. All rights reserved. This has been Nunge's first season as a full-time starter and he's been a vital asset to this Musketeers team this season, establishing career-highs with 14.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.1 . 0:24; Xavier's Jack Nunge seals defender for a dunk. Support our award-winning, independent journalism with a subscription today. He brought his Iowa Hawkeye teammates out of their socially distanced chairs and onto their feet with two second-half dunks. Nunge's presence at both ends of the floor has completely changed Xavier's team. Hes working on his MBA. Terquavion Smith led the Wolfpack (23-11) with 32 points. Alex Hemenway and Brandon Eades, Jack's former Castle teammates, went on to play for Clemson and Franklin College. They beat Ohio State last Nov. 18 in Cincinnati, 71-65. his comments were misinformed and somewhat insensitive, NCAA Basketball: 10 best National Championship finishes of all time. The 2021-22 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team represented Xavier University during the 2021-22 NCAA Division I men's basketball season as a member of the Big East Conference.Led by fourth-year head coach Travis Steele for the first 32 games and interim head coach Jonas Hayes for the final four games, they played their home games at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. After graduating with adegree in accounting from Iowa, Nungeis pursuing his aforementioned master'sat Xavier. Nunge was utterly unstoppable tonight. Helived up to all the hype, leading the Knights to the Class 4A semistate and becoming an Indiana All-Star. The hope was that Jack Nunge would be a difference-maker for Xavier's men's basketball team this season. GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) Jack Nunge blocked Terrell Burdens driving attempt at a go-ahead layup in the final seconds, and Xavier dug out of a 13-point hole against surprising Kennesaw State to escape with a 72-67 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday. Some players will leave. Miller still has to round out the rest of his coaching staff and get a better grasp of where his roster's at because that will impact what Xavier needs to focus on in the transfer portal. Jack Nunge added his name to the list of players that will return next season in a social media post on Thursday. Nunge, who still has two years of collegiate eligibility left, announced his return hours after it was reported that Xavier assistant coach Dante Jackson will also remain with the Musketeers, and one day after Colby Jones and KyKy Tandy announced on social media that they're also returning to Xavier next season. Add john.steppe@thegazette.comto your contacts. Nunge,Jack; Kunkel,Adam; Hunter,Jerome; Freemantle,Zach; Claude,Desmond . I try to help (Bob) with the transition to the college experience.". "More than I've ever been through," Steele said. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at Aussie prospect Rocco Zikarsky to join NBL Next Stars . I try to lead by example as much as anything, Jacksaid. Twelve days after Jack Nunge got the worst news of his life, he played in a basketball game that he had been dreaming about for 53 weeks. ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Adama Sanogo scored 10 of his 28 points in the first five minutes of the second half as fourth-seeded UConn took control and beat Iona. He blocks a lot of shots, he communicates.. Nunge brings a towering presence to this Xavier team, listed at seven feet and 245 pounds. In the end, Xaviers bench accounted for 56 points, Xavier outscored UC in the paint by 12, and Nunge led Xavier to complete domination of the glass. Jack Nunge: 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 245 . Pitt (24-11), which edged Mississippi State in the First Four, moves on to play third-seeded Xavier on Sunday. He understands, he learns a lot through visualization, you know, seeing it. Hes just rubbed off in a positive way on everybody else on the team. How could they with what the 7-footer endured over the previous two years? Jack Nunge grabs the Xavier bucket down low. He entered the transfer portal and I called him right away when I saw his name in there because I knew who he was as a person already from the recruiting process from the first time around, his family and what they are. Nunge averaged 7.1 points and 5.3 rebounds per game last year for the Hawkeyes. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | I think he appreciates this opportunity. "He's always been able to bounce back quickly from anything thats been in his way. Xavier is where he now plays, for the nations 21st-ranked team. Jack Nunge added 12 points for the Musketeers (20-13). "It makes you tougher, makes you appreciate what you have. Steele knew Nunge had excellent offensive skills, but was surprised by his defensive prowess. As much as Brian OConnell and Jamie Luckie tired to make themselves those two men, no one will remember their putrid contribution to an otherwise enjoyable spectacle. "It taught me a lot about perseverance.". Xavier is a basketball school. Nunge had 14 points and 14 rebounds. At the end of the year, Nunge transferred from Iowa to Xavier to be closer to family. 23, 2023 10:29 am107d ago, Jeff Linder Iowa Basketball Jul. 21-ranked Musketeers (14-5, 4-4 Big East) against hostCreighton (12-6, 4-3) at 1 p.m. CST on Saturday. Date Opponent PTS MIN FGM-FGA 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA REB AST BLK STL TO PF; BEFORE XAVIER: Played basketball at Castle High School in Newburgh, Ind. "How consistent he is. All you can do is continue to battle.. In Xaviers comeback win over Kennesaw State, Nunge contributed 10 points and 11 rebounds for his 11th double-double of the season. We have our little squabbles about deciding who is supposed to clean and stuff like that.". 4M; 0:18. Jerome Hunter scored 24 points to lead the Musketeers, while Boum had 17. "He doesn't get any reps doing that but he knows them all. Zero maintenance. ", More: Castle graduate Jack Nunge transfers to Xavier from Iowa. Nunge led Xavier in scoring (13.4) and rebounding (7.4), and he was the only Musketeer named to the All-Big East team with an honorable mention. Offensively, the effort has been there to feed Nunge the ball on the block. 4M; 0:18. Nunge, who transferred to Xavier last offseason from Iowa, was arguably the Musketeers' best player in 2021-22.
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