Indiana confirms that Ellis, Bassett dismissed from basketball team
April 1, 2008
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) -Indiana has confirmed that guards Armon Bassett and Jamarcus Ellis have been dismissed from the men's basketball team.
Media relations director J.D. Campbell did not give a reason Tuesday for the dismissals. The Indianapolis Star reported both players missed an appointment with interim coach Dan Dakich, then didn't show up to run laps as punishment.
Each was suspended during the season for violating team rules. Bassett missed three games and Ellis missed the regular-season finale against Penn State.
Bassett was a third-team All-Big Ten selection after scoring 11.4 points per game. Ellis averaged 6.8 points per game.
The dismissals could mean Indiana would have no returning starters next season if freshman guard Eric Gordon turns pro.