Xavier's Edmond Sumner 'walking, talking' after hard fall against Villanova
Xavier freshman guard Edmond Sumner was "walking and talking" at a hospital after he was taken off the court on a stretcher following a hard fall in Thursday's game against Villanova.
That looks awful. Hope he's alright. #EdmondSumner https://t.co/RLla99GPY4
— amadí tídíane thiam (@amadoit) December 31, 2015
Sumner drove to the basket when he collided in midair with Villanova defender Kris Jenkins and crashed to the court. Jenkins, 6-foot-6, 240-pounds, appeared to land on Sumner's head and plow it into the court. Sumner was motionless on his back for several minutes until he finally raised his knees. Coach Chris Mack, trainers and teammates checked on Sumner, among the more promising freshman in basketball who has averaged 11.7 points for the No. 6 Musketeers. "Long term, he's going to be fine," Mack said. "He was walking and talking. Has a horrendous headache." Mack said Sumner would not return with the team and likely take a commercial flight Thursday night to Cincinnati. The 16th-ranked Wildcats beat Xavier 95-64.
Edmond Summer will be joining our team for the flight home. Has been released from the hospital. Anxious to have him back w us. #GreatNews
— Chris Mack (@CoachChrisMack) December 31, 2015
Sumner has averaged 11.7 points for the No. 6 Musketeers.