Get ready, Xavier fans, because the next must-have piece of Musketeers history is officially dropping. The university just announced that a brand-new Richard Pitino bobblehead is coming your way on December 9, 2026. Yeah, you read that right, mark your calendars because this one’s going to fly off the shelves. It’s a huge moment for collectors, adding another coaching legend to the lineup.
A New Legend Joins the Shelf
This isn’t just any bobblehead, folks, it’s Richard Pitino, joining the ranks of some seriously iconic figures in Xavier basketball. This giveaway, set for December 9, 2026, cements Pitino’s place in the cherished tradition of Musketeers memorabilia. You know how important these pieces are, celebrating the heart and soul of the program. It’s more than just a collectible, it’s a nod to the impact he’s had.
Xavier’s Bobblehead Hall of Fame Is Stacked
Seriously, Xavier knows how to honor its own with these bobblehead giveaways. Pitino’s figure is walking into an already incredible collection. We’ve seen classics like Pete Gillen, who snagged 202 wins as head coach from 1986 to 1994. Then you have the women’s basketball Hall-of-Famers Ta’Shia Phillips and Amber Harris from 2017, alongside 2025 Hall-of-Famer Jordan Crawford. Don’t forget the beloved mascots, D’Artagnan and “The Blue Blob,” who’ve also been immortalized.
The list just keeps going. Sean Miller, who coached for eight seasons across two stints, 2004-2009 and 2022-2025, has one. Sister Ross Ann Fleming, inducted into the Xavier Hall of Fame in 2000, has her own. Chris Mack, who played 21 games in 1993, holds the program record for coaching wins with 215 and led the Musketeers to the NCAA Tournament eight times. NBA legend James Posey, a 2008 Xavier Hall of Famer, is in the collection, as is David West, the most decorated player in program history, Xavier’s first-ever National Player of the Year and a consensus First Team All-American.
You can also find the Hall of Fame radio duo of Byron Larkin and Joe Sunderman, with Larkin also being the school’s all-time leading scorer and a 1994 HOF inductee. Justin Doellman, a 2020 Hall of Famer, has his bobblehead, and fans even got Father Al Bischoff, “Father B,” in 2026. Tu Holloway, a 2018 HOFer who had his jersey retired in 2026, and Romain Sato, a 2015 Athletic Hall of Famer who made a school-record 130 consecutive starts and led Xavier to four straight NCAA Tournaments, are also part of this amazing tradition. And how could we forget Lionel Chalmers, a 2015 Athletic Hall of Famer who helped lead Xavier to the Elite Eight in 2004? Pitino is joining some serious company, proving that Xavier doesn’t mess around when it comes to celebrating its stars.
Don’t Miss the Drop
So, mark your calendars for December 9, 2026. This Richard Pitino bobblehead is a piece of history you absolutely don’t want to miss. Get ready to add him to your collection and keep that Xavier spirit alive!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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