Vols? Major Wingate suspended
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Wingate started in 29 of 30 games last season as a junior, averaging 10.6 points and four rebounds a game.
Pearl would not provide details of the suspension or the violation.
?Major has done so many wonderful things this year on and off the court it pains me to have to do this,? Pearl said in a statement. ?But at the same time, there?s a culture that has been allowed to exist that can?t be tolerated. It is my hope that Major will respond in a positive way.?
Pearl did not say how long the suspension would last or if he would miss any games.
The Knoxville News Sentinel reported Wingate would do community service with the Boys & Girls Club but would not miss any games.
Wingate was among two players named the most improved at the team?s awards banquet last week.