MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -Minnesota guard Al Nolen will not play Saturday against Michigan State because of academic issues.
Gophers coach Tubby Smith says the junior is appealing the suspension but is unsure whether he will be available the rest of the season. Nolen is averaging 6.7 points and 4.6 assists, and is considered one of the best defenders in the Big Ten.
Smith said Friday that Devoe Joseph will take Nolen’s place in the starting lineup.
It’s only the latest distraction for the Gophers, who have been without forwards Trevor Mbakwe and Royce White all season because of legal issues. White returned to practice this week.
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