Belmont Leading Scorer Joins Xavier Basketball Program

Travis Steele received signed scholarship papers from Adam Kunkel.

By: Tom Eiser, Xavier Athletic Communications

CINCINNATI --- Sedler Family Men's Basketball Head Coach Travis Steele announced that Xavier University has received the signed scholarship papers from 6-3 guard Adam Kunkel, who is transferring from Belmont University. Kunkel, who will practice but sit out games in the 2020-21 season per NCAA transfer rules, will have two years of eligibility remaining, starting with the 2021-22 season. Kunkel hails from nearby Hebron, Ky., and was a prep basketball star at Cooper High School.

"We are really excited about adding Adam Kunkel to our Xavier Family," said Steele. "First and foremost,…