Xavier leading returning scorer Dezmine Wells was reportedly expelled by the school after a sexual incident.
Maryland To Aggressively Pursue Waiver For Xavier Transfer Dez Wells
Last season as a freshman, Wells averaged 9.8 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for the Musketeers. The production helped the 6’5, 215-pound guard earn a 2012 Atlantic-10 All-Rookie Team selection. If Wells played at Xavier this season, he would have entered the season as the team’s leading returning scorer.
Regardless if Wells is granted a waiver or not, the sophomore will have three years of eligibility remaining.
Read Article >Xavier Transfer Dez Wells Commits To Maryland

PresswireFormer Xavier star Dezmine Wells is taking his game to Maryland. The sophomore guard, who was also considering Oregon and Memphis, among others, made the announcement on Twitter.
“The last couple of weeks have been the toughest time in my life for my family and I,” Wells said in the tweet. “After careful consideration with my family, I’ve decided to attend the University of Maryland.”
Read Article >No Charges Will Be Filed Against Dezmine Wells
Back on Aug. 21, Wells was expelled from the university due to a “serious violation of the Code of Student Conduct.”
However after carefully reviewing the case that alleged Wells committing sexual assault, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters dismissed the allegations.
Read Article >Xavier Transfer Dezmine Wells Reportedly Looking At Louisville, Memphis And Texas
On Aug. 21, Xavier announced that Wells had been expelled from the univesity due to “a serious violation of the Code of Student Conduct.” Later that day, word leaked that the expulsion was related to allegations of sexual assault.
On Tuesday, Hamilton County prosecutor Joe Deters announced through a release that no criminal charges would be filed against Wells.
Read Article >Xavier Star Dezmine Wells Expelled From University


CINCINNATI, OH - FEBRUARY 08: Dezmine Wells #5 of the Xavier Musketeers shoots the ball during the game against the Rhode Island Rams at Cintas Center on February 8, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Getty ImagesThe school made the announcement in a statement released Tuesday afternoon.
Xavier said it could not comment further on the nature of Wells’ transgression due to federal privacy law restrictions.
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