Jamil Tucker dismissed from team
Virginia forward Jamil Tucker has been dismissed from the men's basketball team, the school announced Tuesday in a statement. The statement cited "academic reasons" as the cause for dismissal.
“We expect our student-athletes to perform to certain standards academically and Jamil has not met those standards,” Coach Tony Bennett said in a statement. “We wish him well and will provide assistance where we can, but he is no longer a member of our team.”
Tucker took an indefinite leave of absence on Nov. 11. He returned to practice on Nov. 27, but had not played for the Cavaliers this season.
In 88 career games, Tucker averaged 5.3 points and 3.1 rebounds a game.
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December 22, 2009; 5:40 PM ET
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Posted by: TheSuperhoo | December 22, 2009 5:49 PM | Report abuse
Wait a minute.. Virginia has a basketball team?
Posted by: terpin | December 22, 2009 8:04 PM | Report abuse
This kid was no loss to the team...but he needs to wise up, and get his act together.
Posted by: blazerguy234 | December 22, 2009 8:52 PM | Report abuse
Big loss. His shooting ability and height would have added a nice dimension to the offense.
Posted by: uvabloggerdotcom | December 22, 2009 9:33 PM | Report abuse
terpin, yep, this non-team at Virginia is the same program that has beaten the Terps 4 out of the last 6 games. Let us know when Maryland has a team.
Posted by: watimesisbetter | December 22, 2009 10:56 PM | Report abuse
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man. the hits keep on coming for us poor Hoos.