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CU men's basketball: XJ heals, helps in season on sideline

Related Topics: Achilles tendon, Josh Scott

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With Josh Scott and George King leading the way all season, the Colorado men's basketball team built an NCAA Tournament-worthy resume.

They got contributions not only from Scott and King, but from a host others en route to going 22-11. While it's been a great season, the Buffs and their fans have often wondered, "How good would this team be with Xavier Johnson?"

After tearing his Achilles tendon last summer, the 6-foot-7 Johnson has missed the entire season, but it doesn't mean he hasn't made an impact.

Johnson, who has started 66 games in his career, would have been a senior this season and took it upon himself to act like a senior.