Virginia coach Tony Bennett has booted senior forward Jamil Tucker from the team because Tucker has not met academic standards, according to a university press release.
Tucker was suspended to start the season and rejoined the team in practice Nov. 27, but he didn’t play any games this season. He averaged 7.4 points and 3.8 rebounds in 18.5 minutes per game last season, and Tucker figured to play a bigger role this season.
However, Bennett said Tucker failed to meet the academic standards of the Cavalier program, despite receiving extra time off during his suspension in November to improve his grades.
