Just hours after his formal introduction as Xavier's next head coach, Richard Pitino got the ball rolling on his inaugural roster with the Musketeers as one of his former players is on his way to Cincinnati.
New Mexico transfer forward Filip Borovicanin committed to Xavier Tuesday, according to Joe Tipton of On3 Sports.
New Mexico transfer forward Filip Borovicanin has committed to Xavier, following his coach Richard Pitino, his agency @WEAVE tells @On3sports. https://t.co/WqoV7LmWvnpic.twitter.com/QlV6hXbywv
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 2, 2025
Borovicanin, a 6-foot-9 forward from Serbia, started 29 of 35 games last season for Pitino's New Mexico Lobos. He averaged 5.9 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. Borovicanin combined for 12 points and 12 rebounds in two NCAA Tournament games.
