Syracuse’s Frank Howard Suspended for NCAA Tournament After Rules Violation

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Syracuse senior guard Frank Howard’s 2018-19 season may have just come to an unceremonious end. 

Dana O’Neil of The Athletic reported Wednesday that the school has officially announced Howard will not play in the NCAA tournament because of an undisclosed violation of “athletic policy rules.” 

Jeff Goodman of Stadium detailed that Howard will be unable to play in the tournament “for an indefinite period of time,” which theoretically leaves the door open for Howard to make an appearance depending on how deep the Orange make it in the West Region.

Eighth-seeded Syracuse’s title campaign will begin against No.9 Baylor on Thursday at 9:57 p.m. ET in Salt Lake City. 

Howard has averaged 8.9 points, 2.9 assists and 2.0 rebounds this season.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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