Junior forward Tony Mitchell has been suspended from the Crimson Tide men’s basketball team by head coach Anthony Grant for the duration of the season, according to a UA media notice. Senior forward JaMychal Green has been reinstated to practice.
Green is the Tide’s leading scorer and rebounder, averaging 14.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. He missed three games due to suspension for violating team rules. Mitchell, who averages 13.1 points and 7 rebounds per game, has missed four games due to a suspension for conduct detrimental to the team.
In the Southeastern Conference coaches teleconference Monday morning, Grant said he did not think Mitchell or Green would play at Arkansas on Tuesday. Coach Grant will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.
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