The Father of modern-day Xavier Basketball is former Head Coach and Athletic Director, Bob Staak. He sits down with current Xavier Head Coach, Sean Miller, to discuss what it was like turning the program around and laying a foundation for decades of success. Plus, don't miss Bob Staak discuss his work with the Miami Heat!

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0:00 - Intro
1:02 - Meeting Bob Staak
2:46 - Creating the Xavier Basketball Culture
7:57 - First Major Recruiting Class
11:34 - Foundation of Success
14:08 - Former Xavier Players
16:08 - Stories of Schmidt Fieldhouse
20:01 - Xavier Fan Loyalty
20:54 - Deer Park Roofing
21:29 - Payroll Partners
22:01 - Trailblazing Modern Xavier Basketball
29:09 - Scouting in NBA and NIL Era
36:14 - Rebounding from Tough Season
38:58 - Recruiting Sean as a Player
40:53 - Turning the Tide of the Crosstown Shootout
43:55 - Honoring Xavier's Past
45:51 - Closing