Illinois State’s Griffin suspended indefinitely

Posted on February 9, 2016
Roland Griffin
Illinois State’s Roland Griffin has scored 5.9 points per game in 16 games this season. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)

By WJBC Staff

NORMAL – Illinois State freshman forward Roland Griffin is suspended indefinitely for violating team rules, as announced by ISU men’s basketball head coach Dan Muller.

“Roland knows our program standards and what is expected of him,” Muller said. “I am disappointed he has chosen not to uphold those standards. I am confident he will learn from his mistakes and grow from this.”

An Aurora native, Griffin has appeared in 16 of Illinois State’s 25 games, averaging 5.9 points and 2.7 rebounds. He has missed the last six games with a toe injury.

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