Memphis State’s Bedford Suspended 2 Games
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — William Bedford, the star center for Memphis State University’s No. 3-ranked basketball team, has been suspended for two games because he borrowed luxury cars from school boosters, the university said Thursday.
The suspension was ordered by the National Collegiate Athletic Assn.
Bedford is averaging 18.4 points and 9.2 rebounds a game. The 7-foot junior also leads Memphis State (21-1) in blocked shots with 58.
Bedford will not play in Saturday’s road game against ninth-ranked Nevada Las Vegas and a home game against Florida State Monday.
Bedford refused to comment on the suspension. Memphis State Coach Dana Kirk said 6-9 sophomore Dewayne Bailey and 6-7 freshman Marvin Alexander will alternate at center in Bedford’s absence.
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