First, the news, as reported by the Cincinnati Enquirer's Adam Baum: Elijah Tucker will take a redshirt this year. Tucker had come down with an undisclosed illness over the summer that had sapped him of some of his fitness, and that combined with Xavier's frontcourt depth has led to his taking a redshirt for the upcoming season.
Tucker is an undeniably talented player, but it's hard to see where he could have slotted in Xavier's rotation this season. That's less an indictment on his ability and more an illustration if just how deep the Muskies are up front, especially if they can stay healthy.