Only two days after a prosecutor asked a judge to revoke Jamar Smith's probation for supposedly drinking alcohol, the Illinois junior shooting guard was dismissed from the team. Bruce Weber made the decision after Smith violated the terms of the probation and felt that Smith needed to focus on the conflict at hand, rather than basketball. Smith is currently serving two years of probation after driving under the influence in 2007 and injuring former Illini teammate Brian Carlwell. Smith's hearing will be on September 17, and the judge will decide whether Smith should have his probation revoked. Under the probation, Smith was not allowed to drink, even though he is 21. Smith sat out all of last season and was supposed to return as a starter for the 2008-09 season. He averaged 8.o PPG in 53 games for Illinois over two seasons.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Illinois Dismisses Junior Guard Jamar Smith
Only two days after a prosecutor asked a judge to revoke Jamar Smith's probation for supposedly drinking alcohol, the Illinois junior shooting guard was dismissed from the team. Bruce Weber made the decision after Smith violated the terms of the probation and felt that Smith needed to focus on the conflict at hand, rather than basketball. Smith is currently serving two years of probation after driving under the influence in 2007 and injuring former Illini teammate Brian Carlwell. Smith's hearing will be on September 17, and the judge will decide whether Smith should have his probation revoked. Under the probation, Smith was not allowed to drink, even though he is 21. Smith sat out all of last season and was supposed to return as a starter for the 2008-09 season. He averaged 8.o PPG in 53 games for Illinois over two seasons.
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