Indiana men’s basketball got some big news today when it was announced that point guard Xavier Johnson would be granted a medical hardship waiver, allowing him to return for another season of college basketball.
Johnson has played in parts of two seasons now with Indiana, stepping right into the starting point guard role once he transferred from Pittsburgh. Even after Indiana added five-star, one-and-done talent in Jalen Hood-Schifino, Johnson was tabbed as a starter next to him for his experience and playmaking ability.
Johnson last played on December 17, in Indiana’s loss at Kansas. He broke his foot in that game and required surgery, but aimed to come back for the return of the season until he announced in March that he would be applying for the medical hardship waiver.