Michigan State junior guard Korie Lucious was dismissed from the team Tuesday by head coach Tom Izzo.

"Unfortunately, Korie Lucious displayed conduct detrimental to the program. My focus is on this team for the remainder of the season," Izzo said in a statement.
Michigan State G Korie Lucious dismissed from team Michigan State coach Tom Izzo announced Tuesday that junior guard Korie Lucious has been dismissed from the team for the remainder of the season.

Lucious is averaging 6.5 points per game and 4.1 assists in 24.4 minutes serving as the Spartans' sixth man.

"I didn't live up to the standards of the program. Unfortunately, I let my teammates, my coaches, and myself down, and wish them the best for the rest of the season," Lucious said.

Lucious returned to his role as backup to Kalin Lucas this season, but he was instrumental to the Spartans' Final Four run last season after Lucas suffered a season-ending injury. Lucious hit the game-winning 3 at the buzzer in the second round, the game Lucas went down. He averaged 10 points and 4 assists in the three tournament games he started in Lucas' place.

The Spartans, coming off back-to-back Final Fours, started the season with high expectations and a No. 2 ranking in the preseason. But they've lost their last two to stumble to 12-7 and a 4-3 mark in the Big Ten. Michigan State has also dealt with other personnel problems as sophomore Derrick Nix almost walked away from the team earlier in the season.

Source : Sporting News