Sophomore guard Shaq Johnson was dismissed from the team Thursday for a violation of team rules men's head basketball coach Tony Barbee announced Thursday, July 18.
The dismissal came after Johnson was arrested late Wednesday night by Auburn police and charged with possession of marijuana.
"We hold our student-athletes to a high standard at Auburn University in the way that they conduct themselves off the court," Barbee said. "I am very disappointed in Shaq's choices and actions, and they won't be tolerated. This decision is not one that I take lightly, but it is in the best interest of both the program and the student-athlete."
Johnson played in all 32 games in 2012-213, and averaged 18.1 minutes per contest and 6.2 points per game.
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