(01-04-2013 05:25 PM)niuaccy1976 Wrote:  Xavier Silas update:

http://www.pressherald.com/sports/only-s...12-21.html

In Orlando, Silas almost had his skull fractured when his head was pushed down as another player was jumping up. Silas' face hit the back of the player's head.

The blow, causing a concussion, fractured bones in his forehead. Surgery was required.

"They went in, took some of the bone out, cleaned it up, inserted a titanium plate and then put 57 staples across my head," Silas said. "It was like a face-lift."

Two weeks later, Silas was preparing for the next basketball season. He plays both guard positions for Maine, while also noted for his hustle on both ends of the court.