In an announcement that comes as no surprise yet nonetheless will supply a collective sigh of relief for Colorado basketball fans, Xavier Johnson officially is coming back.
The senior from the CU men's basketball team missed the entire 2015-16 season due to a torn Achilles tendon and, disappointed to see his senior year washed away, he made noise about exploring other options following the season.
Yet during his season-ending press conference on Tuesday, head coach Tad Boyle confirmed Johnson will return to the fold next year, adding a player who has averaged 10.4 points and 5.5 rebounds in 95 games to a solid group of returnees.