Jul 19, 2007, 23:40 GMT
Ames, IA - Iowa State University has dismissed senior guard Mike Taylor from the men's basketball team Thursday, head coach Greg McDermott announced.
'Mike and I sat down at the beginning of the summer and clearly defined the expectations that he needed to meet in order to remain a member of this basketball team,' McDermott said. 'Unfortunately, Mike fell short of the goals that were set for him. As a result, I have decided that it is in Mike's best interests to pursue his academic and athletic career at another institution.'
Taylor earned honorable mention all-Big 12 honors in his only season with the Cyclones in 2006-07, averaging team-leading 16 points and 4.5 assists per game. He was suspended from the team in March after multiple arrests.
'I had a great experience at Iowa State,' Taylor said. 'I appreciated all of the fan support and the opportunity to play in front of Hilton Coliseum. However, due to circumstances I got myself into, it is in my best interests to further my education and basketball opportunities at another school.'
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