Syracuse junior forward Benny Williams has been dismissed from the team, according to a release from the University.

"Everyone involved with the program wishes Benny the best," the statement read.

No reason was given for the dismissal.

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Williams had been suspended for the first two games of the season because of a violation of team rules.

Williams was averaging 5.4 points and 3.9 rebounds in the 18 games he appeared in.

Syracuse (14-8, 5-6 ACC) will host Louisville (7-15, 2-9) on Wednesday.

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