Redshirt junior forward Austin Nichols (Collierville, Tenn.) has been dismissed from the Virginia men's basketball program, head coach Tony Bennett announced Friday (Nov. 18).
Nichols was previously suspended for the Cavaliers' two preseason scrimmages and the season opener at UNCG on Nov. 11.
"It's a privilege to be a part of this program and Austin has lost that privilege," Bennett said. "We have standards for our student-athletes and when those standards aren't met, there are consequences and this is the unfortunate consequence."
Nichols played one game at UVA, tallying 11 points and three rebounds against St. Francis Brooklyn on Nov. 15. He sat out the 2015-16 season after transferring from Memphis.
A true one and done. Well done Wahoos!
[Mod Edit: Added excerpt from the Virginia release.]
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Holy shit
Played more games than UVA had fans at their Spring Game.
""We have standards for our student-athletes, and when those standards aren't met, there are consequences, and this is the unfortunate consequence." - Tony Bennett
So Austin Nichols told them Zima is garbage, the student body had to retreat to a safe space to recover from hearing such slander, and now he's off the team for causing a ruckus.
Apparently those in Charlottesville didn't like his version of Memphis BBQ he brought to the table...
Well, that's the problem right there. Even in Charlottesville they know that there's only one true BBQ worth bringing to the table, and that, of course, is....ahhh, why start even more of a ruckus. You all KNOW which is the best. Right?
Damn right! I'll take Memphis style any day of the week!!
So while UVa is busy stroking themselves over the awesome display of putting integrity over wins, where was that integrity when they fell over themselves getting him to the program earlier this year? 2 games in, they had to know he was an issue before now...
Oh, right, needed him associated with the program long enough to secure some good recruits.
I can't stand that Zima loving school who shall not be named but got to give credit to Bennett for holding the line on accountability.
Who?
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Talent wise, was probably going to be their best player. This is a big blow for them.
Was sarcasm. Thanks though
Ah, I was thinking it could be but considering he sat out last season thought it might be a real question too. Haha
Oh well, I'm sure someone on here doesn't know who this guy is.
Good lookin out either way fam
Lot of sad rumors going around about why he got kicked off. He's a huge talent, hope for his sake he gets it together.
Go onnnn
Not sure how comfortable I feel posting things that I've only heard 3rd hand/seen elsewhere online.
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In general, please do not propagate unsubstantiated (and potentially damaging) rumors.
Yeah thats the general rule I was trying to follow. Hope that was acceptable, can certainly take that down if not.
Must have recited a Jefferson quote
UVa losing a big man is certainly a good start to the day. Hope the kid gets it together though.
He'll probably transfer to Georgia and set some NCAA record.
... and then be displaced by a true freshman. :)
Never want to see a young kid throw his life away early on. Hopefully he can get whatever help he needs to get back on the right track.
Someone needs to get back on the right track, you say?
Is this a fam thread or what?!?! FAM
A guy named after a distillery can't be all bad can he?