Through his photos, Xan did more than capture moments on the court. He inspired us all with his relentless work ethic and genuine love for the game of basketball. Outside of the gym, he was a social justice advocate, contributing to the Black Lives Matter movement by sharing the raw moments that transpired during the protests in Washington D.C.
Xan Korman, former Collegian photo editor and rising Butler junior. Photo courtesy of @xankorman on Instagram.
Bronny James walks off the court postgame at the Nike Peach Jam basketball camp on July 23. Photo by Xan Korman.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook coaches players in the Nike Peach Jam basketball camps this July. Photo by Xan Korman.
Butler University guard Kamar Baldwin watches his team patiently on the sideline before entering into the contest during the 2019-20 season. Photo by Xan Korman.
LeBron James spectates the Nike Peach Jam basketball camps this July. Photo by Xan Korman.
UCLA women’s basketball commit Jada Williams takes a selfie with her Cal Swish teammates following a win in the Nike Peach Jam basketball camps this July. Photo by Xan Korman.
UConn freshman and 2021 AP Player of the Year Paige Bueckers smiles during a game against the Butler’s women’s basketball team on Feb. 27. Photo by Xan Korman.
Butler Blue III proudly stands displaying his bone following his men’s basketball pre-game ritual at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Nov. 11, 2019. Photo by Xan Korman.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris pauses in between shots during a shootaround at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Feb. 2, 2020. Photo by Xan Korman.
Butler Blue IV looks into the Hinkle Fieldhouse crowd for the first time on Jan. 24, 2020. Photo by Xan Korman.
Washington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal chats with a player during the Nike Peach Jam basketball camps this July. Photo by Xan Korman.
These photos were taken by Xan Korman.
This summer, Xan had the amazing opportunity to be a photographer at the Nike Peach Jam basketball camp. There he got to take pictures of the nation’s most talented basketball players, as well as a couple of NBA players who attended. His physical presence around Hinkle and the Collegian will truly be missed, but he will continue to live on through the pictures he took and the memories we all made with him.
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