CINCINNATI- Statement from Xavier University:

"The Xavier University Conduct Board (UCB), made up of faculty, students and administrators, found Xavier sophomore and basketball player Dezmine Wellsresponsible for a serious violation of the Code of Student Conduct. The punishment for the violation is expulsion from the University.

"While we understand there is heightened interest in this situation because it involves a student-athlete, we must reiterate that first and foremost Xavier's interest and responsibility to all of our students is to provide a quality education in a safe and nurturing environment.

"A serious violation of Xavier's Code of Student Conduct will not be tolerated. All Xavier students are subject to the same protections and consequences.

http://www.goxavier.com/sports/m-baskbl/...12aae.html

It looks like 2 of their players are academically ineligible this season per their message board: http://www.xavierhoops.com/showthread.ph...-inelgible

After graduating 3 of their 5 starters, losing one to transfer (Mark Lyons to Arizona), expelling the 5th (Dezmine Wells to Maryland), and then this, it has to be one of the worst off seasons at Xavier in a long time if not ever.