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Shannon Russell
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Writer. Adventurer. Bulldog fan.
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    Shannon Russell
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    Jun 5, 2020
    When I covered Xavier's final basketball game in March, I didn't know it would be my last. I'm among the 46 people laid off at The Athletic. I've covered XU since 2008-09, including the last 2 years at The Athletic, & will miss you all! Thanks for reading. It has been an honor.
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    Shannon Russell
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    Aug 11, 2020
    I am thrilled to say that I have accepted a position at the Louisville Courier-Journal covering U of L men's basketball. What a wild year it has been, and what a wild year it will be. I hope you'll join me for the ride. 🏀
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    Shannon Russell
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    Dec 8, 2021
    I'm thrilled to say I've accepted a position at NKU as Director of Communications for men's basketball. It's exciting to see college hoops from a new angle and I'm eager to get started later this week. Thanks to all of you who have joined me on my career journey! #NorseUp
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    Shannon Russell
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    Jun 6, 2020
    The outpouring from everyone - XU fans, players, coaches, friends and colleagues - has been so amazing. I'm so touched and saddened by the recent turn of events. You guys are the best.
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    Shannon Russell
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    Apr 3, 2018
    .@XavierMBB staffing update: @MarioMercurio, @JeremyGrowe and @_mattjennings are staying with the program. Huge for the Musketeers' program.
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    Shannon Russell
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    Oct 31, 2016
    #Xavier fans: I. Am. Back. I am writing now for @WCPO and primarily covering @XavierMBB with some @GoBEARCATS and other college sports.
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    Shannon Russell
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    Jan 6, 2021
    Forgive the red lights and graininess but this pic of Chris Mack kissing son Brayden through the Plexiglass before Louisville's game v. Virginia Tech is the best thing I've seen all day.
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    Shannon Russell
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    Apr 4, 2018
    All six scholarship players are coming back (Goodin, Scruggs, Marshall, Jones, Harden, Gates) and all three recruits are still coming to @XavierMBB (James, Kennedy, Walter).
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    Shannon Russell
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    Feb 1, 2018
    I'm thrilled to announce I'll be writing for @TheAthleticCIN, focusing on @XavierMBB and @GoBearcatsMBB. This incredible opportunity will allow me to do in-depth reporting alongside other talented writers in the Queen City and beyond. Can't wait to start!
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    Shannon Russell
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    Jan 13, 2018
    .@EdmondSumner repping Edmond Sumner. If all goes well, he could debut for the Pacers next week.
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    Shannon Russell
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    Mar 13, 2019
    Maybe the best thing I have ever seen. #Xavier
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    Shannon Russell
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    Oct 15, 2021
    Today is my last day at the Courier Journal. It has been a wild, crazy & at times daunting year in the pandemic but I have enjoyed covering Louisville basketball. Distance can make you miss home the most, and I look forward to my next adventure in Cincinnati. Thanks for reading!
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    Shannon Russell
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    Mar 1, 2019
    Nineteen days ago, Xavier was last in the Big East standings. Tonight:
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    Shannon Russell
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    Jan 7, 2020
    Check this out: The @XavierMBB game vs. St. John’s on Sunday, Jan. 5, on FOX drew 2,300,000 viewers and is the network’s most-watched college basketball game ever.