By CHARLIE PARENT
Syracuse has dismissed forward Benny Williams from the team, the Orange confirmed Tuesday.
The exact reason is unknown at this time. The statement announcing the decision said “everyone involved with the program wishes Benny the best.”
Williams, a 6-foot-9 forward and former top-50 recruit in the class of 2021, was averaging 5.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game this season.
Williams was suspended two games earlier this season for a violation of team rules. The decision to dismiss Williams stirred motion among current Syracuse players, who took to social media to voice their displeasure.I don’t know if this is what did it for Benny Williams, but it certainly may have been.
— Ashley Wenskoski (@AshleyWenskTV) February 6, 2024
On the national broadcast of the Wake Forest loss, Williams was shown hitting Adrian Autry after being taken out of the game
Williams was issued a technical foul for throwing the ball away: pic.twitter.com/h4vyYYltRi
Syracuse (14-8, 5-6) hosts Louisville (7-15, 2-9) on Wednesday. The AP contributed reporting Follow Charlie on Twitter Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram And Like ZAGS on FacebookCan see Judah Mintz and Quadir Copeland reaction to the Benny Williams dismissal here. (H/T Sam Corcoran) pic.twitter.com/m2oXJKnN6h
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