Syracuse Men's Basketball has officially dismissed forward Benny Williams from the team. Williams, a 6-9 junior, was contributing an average of 5.4 points and 3.9 rebounds this season. The departure of Williams is noted to leave the team with a significant lack of depth and size at the power forward position. This move comes amidst discussions and reflections on past team changes, with a historical note that the last time Syracuse dismissed a Williams from the team, referring to 2003, they won the National Title the following year.
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The dismissal of 6-9 junior Benny Williams leaves Syracuse with a significant lack of depth and size at the power foward position. https://t.co/1NUqpGFyBt
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Syracuse dismisses Benny Williams from the program. https://t.co/zBEa2JbhOr
Last time Syracuse dismissed a Williams from the MBB team, they won the National Title the following year. https://t.co/FgieWUdrqO
Syracuse dismisses forward Benny Williams. Was averaging 5.4 points and 3.9 rebounds this season. https://t.co/iKyAjaXGSo
Statement from Syracuse Men’s Basketball https://t.co/8QpG3KmLBJ