Very surprised based upon everything I was told this week. The statement came from Whitman and Groce again.
Joint statement from Illinois Athletics Director Josh Whitman and Head Coach John Groce
“We have made the decision to dismiss Kendrick Nunn from the men’s basketball team, effective immediately. We have not reached this decision easily; we care deeply about Kendrick and want him to be successful. But after extensive deliberation, we think it best for our program to reaffirm our core values of trust and respect, to send a strong message about what is acceptable behavior for our student-athletes at the University of Illinois, and to part ways with Kendrick. As it is on college campuses across the country, relationship violence is of significant concern at our University, and we expect Fighting Illini student-athletes to be leaders in promoting healthy, respectful, caring relationships. We wish Kendrick all the best as he prepares for the next chapter of his life.”
Nunn played in 96 games during his three seasons with the Fighting Illini, totaling 1,018 points and posting career averages of 10.6 points and 3.3 rebounds. He was Illinois’ second-leading scorer and rebounder last season, averaging 15.5 points and 5.0 boards.
Joint statement from Illinois Athletics Director Josh Whitman and Head Coach John Groce
“We have made the decision to dismiss Kendrick Nunn from the men’s basketball team, effective immediately. We have not reached this decision easily; we care deeply about Kendrick and want him to be successful. But after extensive deliberation, we think it best for our program to reaffirm our core values of trust and respect, to send a strong message about what is acceptable behavior for our student-athletes at the University of Illinois, and to part ways with Kendrick. As it is on college campuses across the country, relationship violence is of significant concern at our University, and we expect Fighting Illini student-athletes to be leaders in promoting healthy, respectful, caring relationships. We wish Kendrick all the best as he prepares for the next chapter of his life.”
Nunn played in 96 games during his three seasons with the Fighting Illini, totaling 1,018 points and posting career averages of 10.6 points and 3.3 rebounds. He was Illinois’ second-leading scorer and rebounder last season, averaging 15.5 points and 5.0 boards.
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