*Update*
1:09 PM: The University of Colorado athletic department has confirmed the information obtained by BSNDenver.com that Xavier Johnson has suffered a serious left leg injury. An official release from the school states that “XJ” suffered a torn left achilles tendon in a workout a couple weeks back. Despite the injury, Coach Boyle has not yet ruled out a return for the 2015-16 season.
“The entire Buffalo basketball family is disappointed with this injury, especially for Xavier, who has meant so much to our program through the last three years,” Boyle said. “(His) surgery went well and we’re expecting a full, and hopefully a speedy recovery. We’re not putting a time-table on anything; we’re looking forward to helping Xavier through this process and getting him back healthy, and help this program win more games.”
Original report
Multiple sources have confirmed to BSNDenver.com that Colorado Men’s Basketball star, Xavier Johnson has suffered an injury that will cost him the entire 2015-2016 season.
The exact injury, and how it occurred have not been confirmed yet, but the Buffs forward has been seen with a protective boot on his left foot.
We have reached out to the Colorado Athletic Department and are awaiting comment.
Johnson has averaged 10.4 points and 5.4 rebounds in his three years at CU, while being one of the Buffs more consistent three point shooters at 38 percent. He figured to be a large part of the Buffaloes scoring attack this coming season, as the Buffaloes leading scoring last season, Askia Booker (17.2 ppg) has graduated.
BSNDenver will keep you updated with more details as they emerge.
