SAN JOSE, California – Xavier University elected to have five players represent the program up on the dais to meet the media Wednesday afternoon at the SAP Center, one of which was injured point guard Edmond Sumner.
He eased his way up the stairs with his crutches, his left knee braced following surgery to repair a torn left anterior cruciate ligament
“It’s good to be here with the guys, you know, they keep my spirits up,” Sumner said. “And them winning, it keeps my hope up a lot seeing them succeed. That's the ultimate goal this year was for us to get back to the Sweet 16 and advance.