The University of Colorado men’s basketball team was dealt a major blow Thursday when head coach Tad Boyle announced senior guard Xavier Johnson tore his left Achilles tendon earlier this month in off-season workouts.
Boyle said Johnson underwent successful surgery and the team is hopeful he will have a speedy recovery.
“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 in a news release. “We’re not putting a timetable on anything; we’re looking forward to helping Xavier through this process and getting him back healthy, and help this program win more games.”
Johnson played in 29 games, 15 as a starter, last season for the Buffaloes. He averaged 10.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game last season, both ranked third on the team.
Boyle hasn’t ruled out Johnson for the season, but Achilles injuries typically entail a lengthy recovery that could last anywhere from six months to a year.
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