If you're going to step to John Fanta, you better bring something more than thin air and tired accusations. The voice of Big East basketball and one of the sport's rising media stars showed exactly why he's as respected as he is after a fan decided to call him out during an X Spaces event.
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The topic? The Crosstown Shootout, the fierce rivalry between Xavier and Cincinnati. It's a game filled with passion, pride, and plenty of smack talk. Lately, though, it's been all Musketeers. Xavier has taken nine of the last 11 meetings, including five straight, leaving Cincinnati fans with more Ls than answers.
But one fan, Adam, thought he had a gotcha moment, accusing Fanta of bias toward Xavier and his "buddy Sean Miller." What followed was a masterclass in shutting down nonsense. Fanta, unbothered, rattled off a response that was equal parts humorous and direct.
"I only lose sleep over taking out the trash, getting the right groceries, and the Cleveland Browns," Fanta quipped, dismantling the accusation with ease. And when Adam tried to salvage the call with a sheepish "Go Browns," Fanta wasn't letting him off the hook. "No, you don't get to salvage the call," he shot back, proving his point with a firm but playful edge.
Test Johnny Fanta at your own risk.
— Mark Titus Show (@MarkTitusShow) November 26, 2024
Yes, Fanta has a history with Sean Miller, having covered him during his first stint at Xavier and even breaking the news of Miller's return. But implying that relationship would cloud his judgment on a Top 25 ranking is grasping at straws.
In the end, the exchange became more about the fan's frustrations with Xavier's dominance than any real concern about media bias. Fanta didn't just handle it—he owned it, reminding everyone why he's one of the sharpest voices in the game.
