ADAM KUNKEL NEWS

Ruled out against Gonzaga Kunkel will not play against Gonzaga in the PK85 on Sunday due to a head injury, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Kunkel had recently returned to the starting lineup and had reached double figures in four consecutive games, but he was forced to exit Friday's contest against Duke early due to a head injury. He won't gain clearance in time for Sunday, with his next chance to return to the court coming Wednesday against SE Louisiana.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 8 Duke locks down late, holds off Xavier 71-64

Jeremy Roach scored a season-high 21 points, Mark Mitchell added 16 and No. 8 Duke withstood Xavier’s second-half comeback for a 71-64 win in the semifinals of the Phil Knight Lega...

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves game with injury Xavier coach Sean Miller said Kunkel left Friday's game against Duke after he hit his head and couldn't return to the game, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact It is unclear if Kunkel suffered a concussion or some other head injury Friday. Kunkel's status for Wednesday's game against South East Louisiana is uncertain.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier faces No. 8 Duke

The Xavier Musketeers face the No. 8 Duke Blue Devils at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to starting lineup Thursday Kunkel is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Florida, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Kunkel will start over KyKy Tandy, who will begin the game on the bench. This will be Kunkel's second start of the season, and he finished with 21 points, two assists and two steals in his previous outing as a starter.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson-Davis scores 30, No. 12 Indiana beats Xavier 81-79

Trayce Jackson-Davis scored 30 points, Xavier Johnson had 23, and No. 12 Indiana endured a late rally to beat Xavier 81-79

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back to bench Kunkel will operate off the bench during Friday's matchup against Indiana, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact With Colby Jones (ankle) out, Kunkel started Tuesday's matchup against Fairfield and scored 21 points in 33 minutes. However, the senior guard will revert to his usual reserve role with Jones back in the starting lineup Friday.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 21 points across game started Kunkel logged 21 points (8-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two assists, two steals and one rebound across 33 minutes during Xavier's 78-65 win Tuesday versus Fairfield.

Impact Kunkel logged his first start of the 2022-23 season. The senior excelled using his extra minutes, considering he scored only five and seven points across appearances off the bench before his latest start. Fantasy managers should expect Kunkel to continue supplying improved value while Colby Jones (ankle) is out.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nunge scores 23 in Xavier's 78-65 win against Fairfield

Led by Jack Nunge's 23 points, the Xavier Musketeers defeated the Fairfield Stags 78-65 on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adds five points Kunkel (foot) added five points (2-2 FT, 1-1 3Pt) and one assist during Monday's win over Morgan State.

Impact Despite nursing a foot injury, Kunkel was able to play in the season opener and knocked down his only two field-goal attempts. The senior averaged 8.8 points and 2.2 rebounds with Xavier last year.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

May play in limited role Monday Kunkel (foot) may play in a limited role for Monday's season-opener against Morgan State, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Kunkel may see a limited role in Monday's game, though the team is being cautious as the guard continues to work his way back. After missing several practices and an exhibition match, Kunkel's targeted return date was for the season-opener, though it will not be a full return to the starting lineup. KyKy Tandy will start in Kunkel's spot.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to practice Saturday Xavier coach Sean Miller said that expects Kunkel (foot) to practice Saturday, 247sports.com reports.

Impact Kunkel's return to practice is a good sign that he will play in Monday's season opener versus Morgan State. Miller also mentioned that he won't rush the senior guard back and will only play him when he's fully healthy. Kunkel is set to be one of Xavier's starting guards this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

May potentially play Monday Kunkel (foot) has a chance to be available for Monday's season-opener against Morgantown State, 247sports reports.

Impact Kunkel did not play in Wednesday's exhibition game while nursing the ankle injury. The senior guard has gotten close to a full return to the court, though his status remains up in the air for the season-opener. Kunkel averaged 8.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 22.9 minutes per game last season.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses exhibition game Kunkel (left foot) will miss Xavier's preseason exhibition game, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Kunkel is in line to start at the two for Xavier in his senior season. However, he'll miss the Musketeers' preseason exhibition game with a left foot injury. In his absence, KyKy Tandy and Souley Boum should see increased work in the backcourt.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier edges Texas A&M 73-72 for 1st NIT title since 1958

Jack Nunge made the go-ahead basket with 3.1 seconds left and Xavier won its first NIT championship in 64 years, rallying for a 73-72 victory over Texas A&M at Madison Square Garde...

APRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Xavier outlasts St. Bonaventure 84-77 in NIT semifinals

Jack Nunge, Adam Kunkel and Zach Freemantle each scored 18 points, and Xavier outlasted St. Bonaventure 84-77 in the NIT semifinals

MARCH 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Xavier beats Vanderbilt 75-73 in NIT quarterfinals

Adam Kunkel made a layup with 56 seconds left to give Xavier the lead en route to a 75-73 win over Vanderbilt in the NIT quarterfinals on Tuesday night

MARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Xavier beats Cleveland State 72-68 in NIT

Adam Kunkel had 14 points to lead five Xavier players in double figures as the Musketeers narrowly beat Cleveland State 72-68 in the NIT first round

MARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Xavier Musketeers play in Big East Tournament against the Butler Bulldogs

MARCH 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Johnson scores 25 to lead Xavier over Georgetown 97-75

Nate Johnson had 25 points as Xavier easily defeated Georgetown 97-75

MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rhoden scores 30 to carry Seton Hall past Xavier 82-66

Jared Rhoden had a career-high 30 points as Seton Hall defeated Xavier 82-66

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bynum's 27 points lift No. 11 Providence over Xavier in 3 OT

Jared Bynum had 27 points, including a key 3-pointer to help 11th-ranked Providence hold off Xavier 99-92 in triple overtime

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ex-Huskies star Bouknight tossed; No. 24 UConn tops Xavier

Former UConn star James Bouknight of the Charlotte Hornets was tossed from his courtside side by a game official in the second half as the No. 24 Huskies held off Xavier 72-61

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS