Missouri coach Dennis Gates suspended senior forward Jaylen Carey indefinitely on Monday, Nov. 2, for what the school called a "violation of team rules." No details were released.
Carey, 6-foot-8 and 255 pounds, transferred to Missouri after last season at Tennessee. He averaged 7.4 points and 6.0 rebounds for the Vols, who made a run to the Elite Eight. He also played at James Madison and Vanderbilt.
He had not played for Missouri yet in a game setting. Carey missed both exhibition games, against Kansas State and UNLV, though he took part in the team's pro day practice on Oct. 11.
It was a rough day for Mizzou's frontcourt. The SEC also ruled DePaul transfer CJ Gunn ineligible. According to reports, Gunn was paid $524 for three games in the Canadian Elite Basketball League in May, which counted as a professional contract. There is no appeal. Luke Northweather was also set to sit out the opener as a precaution.
Missouri opened its season Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. against Cleveland State at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers play Saint Louis on Nov. 6.
There was no timeline for Carey's return.
Sources: ABC17, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Associated Press, Knoxville News Sentinel