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By ISU Sports Information
NORMAL – Freshman forward Roland Griffin has left the Illinois State men’s basketball program due to medical reasons, effective immediately, as announced by ISU men’s basketball head coach Dan Muller.
“We appreciate everyone respecting Roland’s privacy with this matter,” Muller said. “We will continue to do everything we can to help and support Roland and his family.”
Griffin had been suspended indefinitely from the team two weeks ago for violation of team rules. He appeared in 16 games as a freshman, averaging 5.9 points and 2.7 rebounds per contest, but played in only one game after spraining his right big toe in a game against Drake on Jan. 3.
“After much thought and prayer, I have decided to leave ISU, primarily due to medical reasons,” Griffin said. “I appreciate everything the team, coaches and administration did for me. I learned a lot from the best coaching staff in college basketball.”
An Aurora native, Griffin attended West Aurora High School.