Dayvion McKnight’s first season at Xavier isn’t going how he wanted it to. McKnight has been away from the team for some time this week to attend the funeral of his older brother, Trey, who passed away unexpectedly at home. That is more than enough to throw a young man out of his comfort level.
On the court, thought, McKnight has been excellent. He’s averaging 7.3/4.6/5.3 and shooting 45% from the floor. He’s a locked in starter in Coach Miller’s rotation and playing 29.7 minutes per game, second on the team. He’s also become a reliable indicator in how a game will go for Xavier.