Grayson Allen’s latest antics may have once again tripped up No. 5 Duke.
The Blue Devils have had a full roster for about three days this season. And after Allen tripped yet another opponent, it’s not clear when they’ll have a complete lineup again.
Allen was suspended indefinitely from the team Thursday after the preseason AP All-American tripped an Elon player — the third time he has been involved in a tripping incident this calendar year.
Coach Mike Krzyzewski explained the suspension in a brief statement, saying the program “needed to take further steps regarding his actions that do not meet the standards of Duke basketball.”
Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford supports the move, saying in his own statement that sportsmanship is “one of the core values of our league” and that the suspension “demonstrates adherence to this important principle.”
The growing concern is that Allen continues to repeat what the school and conference deems unacceptable behavior.
Allen tripped opposing players from Louisville and Florida State last winter.
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