Desmond Claude Injury News & Updates
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Booms in loss
Claude contributed 24 points (7-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 10-12 FT), six rebounds, four assists and three steals in 38 minutes during Monday's 78-76 loss to Oakland.
ANALYSIS
Claude missed a clutch three in the final minute and has now posted 0-for-8 shooting from beyond the arc over his last four games. Poor three-point shooting aside, Claude is amid a breakout season for the Musketeers. The sophomore is averaging 16.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists while shooting 48.9 percent from the field after shooting just 42.3 percent from the field as a freshman. Drawing 4.9 fouls per game creates a solid scoring floor, while ranking among the top-400 players nationwide.
Nov 7, 2023
Detonates in win
Claude accumulated 25 points (10-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and three assists over 37 minutes during Monday's 77-63 win over Robert Morris.
ANALYSIS
Claude easily surpassed his previous career high of 12 points, showcasing a different player than the freshman rotation role he assumed last year. Claude's volume alone makes him a breakout candidate, and his early season performance is worth monitoring.
Mar 1, 2023
Regains rhythm
Claude registered 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one block in 27 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 94-89 win over Providence.
ANALYSIS
Claude was a distant third in scoring behind Souley Boum (33 points) and Colby Jones (29 points), but he nonetheless was the only Musketeer to join them in double-figures. He had struggled in two prior contests since returning from illness, and although he struggled with foul trouble, Claude looked sharp as Xavier's sixth man.
Feb 22, 2023
Back in action
Claude recorded six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals across 18 minutes during Tuesday's 64-63 loss to Villanova.
ANALYSIS
Claude returned from his two-game absence streak due to an illness Tuesday night versus the Wildcats and knocked down both of his three-point attempts in the contest. The 6-foot-5 freshman is currently averaging four points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per matchup this season.
Feb 20, 2023
Anticipates suiting up Tuesday
Head coach Sean Miller said that he expects Claude (illness) to play Tuesday against Villanova, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Claude has been made unavailable for both of the Musketeers' previous two matchups as a result of an ailment, but based off coach Miller's remarks, it sounds as if the freshman guard will limit his consecutive-game absence streak to just two contests. Claude is currently averaging 3.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per outing this season.
Feb 18, 2023
Out again Saturday
Claude (illness) will not be available for Saturday's game against DePaul, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Claude will miss his second straight game due to a non-COVID illness. The 6-5 freshman has provided a steady presence off the bench when active and will hope to suit up when Villanova comes to town Tuesday.
Feb 15, 2023
Out with illness
Claude (illness) will not be available for Wednesday's game against Marquette, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Xavier will be shorthanded in a big game against Marquette. Souley Boum is expected to go Wednesday, but it banged up. Claude being out should give some extra minutes to KyKy Tandy off the bench. Claude will hope to be back from this illness in time for Saturday's game against DePaul.
Feb 5, 2023
Rains in three triples
Claude had 11 points (4-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Saturday's 96-71 win over St. John's.
ANALYSIS
As a team, Xavier poured in 15-of-28 three-point attempts to fuel the blowout victory. Claude joined the fun, and the freshman has logged 59 minutes across his last two contests. With Zach Freemantle (foot) expected to miss another month, Claude is due for a sizable role moving forward.
Dec 3, 2022
Moves back to bench
Claude isn't in the starting five for Saturday's game against West Virginia, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Claude will move back to the bench after getting his first start of the season Wednesday. Claude is averaging 3.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steals in 19.4 minutes across eight games this season.
Dec 1, 2022
Six assists across game started
Claude posted three points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 95-63 victory over Southeastern Louisiana.
ANALYSIS
Xavier used a small-ball lineup against Southeastern Louisiana, hence why Claude started in place of Zach Freemantle. The guard logged his best assist tally across November. He averaged 1.9 assists this month. But considering the center Freemantle recorded a double-double, fantasy managers should not be surprised if Claude returns to backup duties.
Nov 30, 2022
Joins starting five
Claude is in the starting five for Wednesday's game against SE Louisiana, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Claude will make the first start of his collegiate career Wednesday. The freshman guard is averaging 3.9 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 18.1 minutes across seven games this season.