Sean Miller
Sedler Family Men’s Basketball Head Coach
“ Cintas Center is the biggest competitive advantage we have. When somebody chooses a program, you’re choosing a home court, you’re choosing an atmosphere. I don’t think there’s a better home court in all of college basketball.”
The Xavier Basketball program is your program.
The XAVIER on the front of the uniform represents everyone in Xavier Nation. And the four-decades of growth that is Xavier Basketball mirrors the progress and development of the University itself.
The Xavier Basketball program only moves forward with your support. Great coaches and players want to put on the Musketeer uniform because of the incredible backing of Xavier Nation.
The Cintas Center is home to Xavier Basketball and is the University’s front porch. Loud and proud, Xavier Nation filling the Cintas Center gives our teams one of the best home court advantages in the country.
Over the last seven years, we have taken a step-by-step approach to improving the Cintas Center, beginning with projects that benefited our student-athletes – an academic center, new sports medicine and strength facilities, locker room updates – and ultimately moving on to fan amenities and building upgrades.
Today we are excited to announce the next phase of work in the Cintas Center, a two-year undertaking that will refurbish the suites and create a new club seating area. This is an impressive project that is part of an ongoing plan to incrementally improve the Cintas Center, ensuring that Xavier continues to have one of the finest and most feared on-campus basketball arenas in America.
As always, thank you for your loyal support of Xavier Basketball.
Sincerely,
Greg Christopher Vice President for Administration & Director of AthleticsWhile Xavier Athletics is certainly not the most important aspect of Xavier University, it is arguably the most visible piece of the University. Building on Father Jim Hoff’s vision and ensuring that the “front porch” of Xavier University is always in the very best shape is imperative. Our goals remain to attract the best students, the highest caliber student-athletes and provide a world-class experience for all who enter through the Cintas Center doors.
Xavier student-athletes are at the heart of every single decision made within Xavier Athletics. Yes, Cintas Center is a venue for entertainment, but the vast majority of the time this building is home base for our flagship programs: men’s and women’s basketball. A constant and continued investment in their experience is instrumental, and as a part of this overall project, we have already taken three major steps forward to enhance the student-athlete experience at Xavier. First, a complete refresh of all locker rooms for all five programs in Cintas Center has been completed. We have also expanded the weight room and all-important fuel station, doubling the existing footprint and boosting a key area in player development and recovery. Finally, and most noticeably, Xavier Athletics has added an additional practice gym, the Klekamp Family Training Center, on the north side of Cintas Center. This space is one of the top training facilities in the country and will be a key stop on the recruiting visit. Most importantly, it will be a place for current student-athletes to hone their skills.
Our brand is national. The ‘X’ is recognized and respected from coast to coast, and that is due to the continuous passion, drive and generosity of Xavier Nation. Our fan base is incredibly strong, and one that we do not take for granted. To sustain the growth of our fan base and to continue the upward trajectory of our programs, we must continually reinvest in the fan experience. Looking at new trends in entertainment and listening to our fans’ feedback is critical to guiding our next projects. Whether it is someone’s first time walking into the Cintas Center or they have been coming to games for over 20 years, we want this building to make a great impression. We have installed a state-of-the-art video board and upgraded our broadcast technology recently. As we look into the near future, we will make upgrades to existing seat locations, add gathering spots with the intention of bringing people together, create new premium hospitality spaces and add more ADA seating to Cintas Center.
We, just like you, well up with pride when talking about the Cintas Center. We love showing it off on the national stage, and Xavier Nation creates the home court advantage the Cintas Center is known for. This place is special. As of this year, Cintas Center is 23 years old. A pivotal part of Xavier Athletics’ overarching plan is to make sure this focal point venue always puts its best foot forward. All the upcoming changes, both noticeable and behind-thescenes, will play a role in enhancing the day-to-day operations of the building, especially those tied to the student-athlete and game day experiences.
By updating and enhancing the Cintas Center, our goal is to provide Xavier fans the ultimate game day experience with exciting new hospitality spaces and unique seating areas throughout the Cintas Center.
The Center Court Club, positioned on the east concourse, will be the newest premier club experience in Cincinnati. True to its name, the Center Court Club will be directly at mid-court, offering the best vantage point to watch Xavier Basketball along with elite service and comfort for you and your guests. Plush Club seats, all-inclusive food with an elevated menu, private restrooms and a full bar will make this a coveted seat location.
The Lookout was built in 2017. During this renovation, we will be making key changes to deliver a variety of seating options in this exciting and unique location.
While Row A will stay as-is, rows B and C will undergo significant changes to provide more seating choices for patrons in the Lookout. Row B will see a new seating style similar to a desk chair with comfort and conversation as the primary goals. Row C will be raised into a high bar-top seat with a convenient drink rail in front of you. The Lookout already offers all-inclusive food amenities and two drink tickets per game. The changes will further highlight the incredibly unique vantage point: right on top of the action.
Cintas Center’s suites have not been substantially updated since the building opened in 2000. A complete refresh of the entire suite level is important, and we will be updating everything from the seats to the carpet and layout. Suites at the Cintas Center will be the envy of every other venue in Cincinnati, and a place where entertaining clients or friends and family is made easy and exciting.
With community and gathering points in mind, we introduce the Brew House, an open-air bar on the main concourse with seating and standing room views of the court. This unique space will open up the overall Cintas Center concourse and modernize the feel of the arena.
Prior to the 2024-2025 men’s basketball season, Xavier Athletics will conduct a New Seat Selection for Cintas Center. Construction on the new Cintas Center seating and hospitality areas will begin following the 2023-2024 season. Inherent with the structural changes to seating areas both in the lower and upper bowl is the need for the New Seat Selection. Xavier Athletics values every fan, and the seat selection process provides an opportunity to steward all the loyal and dedicated individuals that make up Xavier Nation. Similar to the process that took place in 2017, every men’s basketball season ticket holder will receive an appointment time to select seats. Appointment times will be based on an account’s Musketeer Points ranking as of April 1, 2024. There will be four options for someone to select their seats: online, by phone, in person, and by proxy.
The men’s basketball season ticket holder with the most Musketeer Points on April 1, 2024 will be ranked #1 and will be able to select seats at the first appointment time starting on May 1, 2024.
Fans wishing to influence their Musketeer Points for a higher seat selection priority have the opportunity to earn Musketeer Points from now through the point freeze on April 1, 2024. To see your current Musketeer Points total and priority rank, log in to your account at www.GoXavier. com/MyMusketeers or call the All For One Fund office at (513) 745-3223.
March 1 – April 28, 2023
Season Ticket renewal for the 2023-2024 Men’s Basketball Season
April 1, 2024
Musketeer Point Freeze
April 15, 2024
Distribution of seat selection appointment times.
ONLINE
PHONE
Through GoXavier.com Call (513) 745-3411 x7
IN PERSON
PROXY SELECTION
At the Xavier Athletics Ticket Office Provide written authorization for another party to select seats on your behalf.
May 1, 2024
New seat selection process begins.
August 31, 2024
End of All For One Fund
Membership Year. All seat premiums must be paid in full at this time.
October 1, 2024
All remaining ticket balances due.
Enhancements to Cintas Center and the fan experience will result in reconfigurations of the lower and upper bowls. Fundamental to the changes is a new seating manifest.
Please take the time to familiarize yourself with these changes in the seating sections. All seats located in the Cintas Center, including suites, will be subject to the upcoming New Seat Selection.
NOTE: Beginning with the 2024-25 basketball season, access to Duff’s, Traditions Club and Joseph Club can also be attained through your All For One Fund Membership Level. Prices are subject to change.
The All For One Fund membership year is changing to line up with seat premium payments. This important change will start this year – 2023.
The new All For One Fund Year will run from September 1 of each year through August 31. August 31 will be the new deadline for all seat premium payments and AFO giving to determine an account’s All For One Fund level for the following year. This important change will make it easier for all fans to better make decisions on when to make gifts to support Xavier student-athletes.
Since Cintas Center opened, access to Hospitality spaces (ex: Joseph Club, Traditions Club and Duff’s) has been based strictly on seat location. Starting with the 2024-2025 season, hospitality access will be determined by seat location and/or All For One Fund level.
Example 1
John Smith is a season ticket holder and has 2 Front Line seats. He is at the Coach’s Circle Level of the All For One Fund. His seat location in the Front Line gains him access to the Joseph Club on game days.
Example 2
Kelly Jones is a season ticket holder and has 4 tickets in section 206. She is an All For One Fund member at the Musketeer level and will, beginning in 2024-25, have access to the Traditions Club.
Example 3
Victoria Parkway is a season ticket holder and has 2 tickets in The Lookout. She is an All For One Fund member at the Musketeer level and will, beginning in 2024-25, have access to the Traditions Club and 2,696 Zone.
Example 4
Monty Gomery is a season ticket holder and has 3 Green seats. He is an All For One Fund member at the All-American level and will, beginning in 2024-25, have access to the Joseph Club on game days.
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Xavier Athletics will use the Musketeer Points system for the Cintas Center New Seat Selection process. The Musketeer Points system was introduced in October of 2014, and is designed to reward the longevity, loyalty and generosity of those who support Xavier Athletics.
10 Points (One Time)
If you had men’s basketball season tickets prior to 2000
For Xavier Letter winner (former student-athlete) For Xavier Alumni
5 Points
Per $1,000 (irrevocable planned gift to Xavier Athletics)
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3 Points
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Per $100 (current fiscal year gift to the All For One Fund)
2 Points
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Per $100 (total past giving to the All For One Fund)
1 Point
For each year of consecutive All For One Fund membership (minimum of $100 annually)
For each year as a season ticket holder for men’s basketball (since 2000)
For each year as a season ticket holder for women’s basketball (since 2005)
Per ticket purchased to the BIG EAST Tournament through the Xavier Athletics Ticket Office (men’s and/or women’s basketball)
Mick Musketeer has 2,382 Musketeer Points and is in the 95th percentile.
Victoria Parkway has 1,198 Musketeer Points and is in the 90th percentile.
Jim Schmidt has 538 Musketeer Points and is in the 80th percentile.
Blue Blob has 362 Musketeer Points and is in the 75th percentile.
Monty Gomery has 101 Musketeer Points and is in the 60th percentile.
For Xavier Athletics to continue to achieve excellence in the classroom and compete for championships by providing resources for our student-athletes, we need your help to grow the All For One Fund membership. Refer a friend, family member, or colleague and help us accomplish our goals.
2 points per new AFO Member referred at the Team Level and above (must have written confirmation to afo@xavier.edu from referrer and new member).
Your multi-year pledge is a commitment and we want to thank you. Pledged gifts are instrumental in forecasting for Xavier Athletics, and allow us to plan and provide integral needs and priorities for Xavier student-athletes. By making a pledged gift, you are planning out your giving over a period of time that impacts an area special to you, and maximizing your Musketeer Points at the same time.
At the end of the amount pledged, you will have accumulated the total bonus Musketeer Points possible. For gifts pledged over a maximum of 5 years, bonus Musketeer Points will be awarded annually based on pledge payments during that membership year. Bonus points are in addition to the existing Musketeer Points system.
Giving back to Xavier in your estate is a special way to impact the future of our student-athletes. With this in mind, we updated our point system to reflect our gratitude for irrevocable estate gifts. By including Xavier Athletics in your will, you are leaving a lasting legacy by supporting studentathletes for generations to come.
5 points per $1,000
Have you committed to an Athletics pledge of $50,000 or more in the past 4 years? We are going to back date to July 1, 2018, and update your points in regards to the new bonus point system.
If Dana Aven pledged $75,000 over 3 years towards Baseball Capital, she will earn 125 bonus points once the pledge is fully paid. She will be awarded bonus Musketeer Points annually based on pledge payments during that membership year. From the existing Musketeer Points system, Dana will earn 3 points per $100 donated. When adding the bonus Musketeer Points and the existing Musketeer Points together, Dana will have earned 2,375 points once the pledge is fully paid.
If Joseph Muskie pledged $250,000 over 5 years towards women’s soccer, he will earn 625 bonus points once the pledge is fully paid. He will be awarded bonus Musketeer Points annually based on pledge payments during that membership year. From the existing Musketeer Points system, Joseph will earn 3 points per $100 donated. When adding the bonus Musketeer Points and the existing Musketeer Points together, Joseph will have earned 8,125 points once the pledge is fully paid.
If Dana Williams pledged $1,000,000 towards Cintas Center Capital Projects and paid it all at once, she will earn 2,500 bonus points immediately. From the existing Musketeer Points system, Dana will earn 3 points per $100 donated. When adding the bonus Musketeer Points and the existing Musketeer Points together, Dana will have earned 32,500 points once the pledge is fully paid.
The Cintas Center renovations will affect the capacity within the arena by adding new seating areas, updating existing seating areas, removing seats, and adding additional ADA seats. Some sections will lose seats, while other new seating areas will be added. These upgrades will cause a new seating manifest to be created for the 2024-2025 season. Because some seats will no longer exist, the most fair and equitable way to determine seat locations is to conduct a new seat selection of the Cintas Center.
If the seats are available at the time of your scheduled appointment, you will be able to select and purchase the same seat location you have had in previous seasons. Remember though, because of the renovations and new seating configuration, your seat location from past years may no longer exist.
Yes. Groups can arrange a selection time together. The group will be required to register with the Xavier Athletics Ticket Office. In fairness to all Xavier fans, group appointment times will be assigned based on the group member with the lowest amount of Musketeer Points. The group contact person will select seats for all members of the group during the scheduled appointment time.
Increase your current support of Xavier student-athletes through All For One Fund donations. Bonus Musketeer Points are now available by referring a friend to become an All For One Fund member, committing to an irrevocable planned gift and pledging your contribution over a period of time. Visit GoXavier.com/AFO to learn more about Musketeer Points.
You will have several payment options when you select your new seats during the seat selection process, but a per-seat deposit will be due upon selection. Full seat premium payments will be due by August 31, 2024 and full ticket payments will be due by October 1, 2024.
Yes. For more information on how the process works, please contact the Xavier Athletics Ticket Office (513) 745-3411 x7.
Those who miss their scheduled appointment time may choose their seats at any time after their appointment time has passed. If you know you will be unavailable to select your seats during your appointment time, you may designate a proxy to choose for you. You will be required to fill out a proxy form and mail it back to the Xavier Athletics Ticket Office. Please note that if you miss your scheduled appointment time, other season ticket holders will select seats during their appointment times and preferred seats may not be available.
You can get involved in the new seat selection process by making a $100 per-seat, non-refundable deposit. After making your season ticket deposit, any donations to the All For One Fund will help to increase your Musketeer Points ranking, therefore giving you an earlier selection time.
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All season ticket holders from the 2023-24 season have the ability to add up to two (2) seats to their existing allotment with eight (8) being the maximum number of seats that any account can have. If an account already exceeds eight tickets, that account will be able to purchase the existing number of tickets during the seat selection.
All current season ticket holders across all sports and current All For One Fund donors have active points. Musketeer Points must be active to be used for ticket and donor benefits. You can reactivate your points by donating to the All For One Fund, by becoming a season ticket holder or by putting down a deposit for new season tickets.
