Xavier University Athletics
Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2006
- Class:
- 1979
Joe Sunderman made a major impact on the court as a player, playing in 97 games and starting 74 times. He enjoyed his best season as a senior, averaging 9.6 ppg. and a team-high 8.6 rpg. and shooting 52.9 percent from the field before being forced to sit out the final seven games with an injury. Earlier in his senior season Sunderman helped XU capture what is still regarded as the most prestigious regular season men's basketball championship in school history, beating nationally-ranked Southern Cal and host Tennessee to win the Volunteer Classic. Sunderman had 19 points and 15 rebounds in the impressive win over USC.
Since graduation, Sunderman's name has been synonymous with Xavier basketball. Sunderman has been the voice of Xavier's radio broadcasts and has volunteered for countless Xavier events and fund-raisers over the years, including serving as emcee of numerous events.
