CINCINNATI - Xavier head coach Chris Mack announced that Kerem Kanter has signed an Athletic Financial Aid Agreement. In addition, Kanter has officially removed his named from the 2017 NBA Draft. Kanter will be a graduate transfer and be eligible immediately for the 2017-18 season at Xavier.
"I am very excited to announce the addition of Kerem to our program," said Mack. "Kerem gives us experience, size and skill in the front court. He has a very unique style in the way that he plays but most importantly he's effective. Adding Kerem will give us great flexibility this coming season.