Edmond Sumner
Professional Basketball Player
Born
December 31st, 1995
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball for the Xavier Musketeers, where contributions included leading the team in assists and showcasing skills that attracted professional interest. Entered the NBA in 2017, signing with the Indiana Pacers. Experienced a significant injury during the 2018-2019 season but returned to participate in both G League and NBA games, exhibiting resilience and dedication. Contributed to the team's overall performance during his tenure with Indiana.
Played college basketball at Xavier University
Signed with the Indiana Pacers in 2017
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