Louisiana Tech dismisses Gs Clark, White from team

Sep 30, 2008 - 3:56 AM RUSTON, Louisiana (Ticker) -- Guards J.C. Clark and Jamel White were both dismissed from the Louisiana Tech men's basketball team, the school announced on Monday.

The senior Clark and the Nebraska transfer White were both kicked off the team due to a violation of unspecified team rules.

"Although I am disappointed by these circumstances, there is an expectation of conduct that will not be compromised in our program," coach Kerry Rupp said. "Every member of our team is also a representative of this university, and we will continue to reinforce the core values that are the backbone of our program."

The 6-0 Clark appeared in 30 games - 28 starts - last season, finishing second on the team in scoring with 9.5 points. He also averaged 2.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 steals.

The 6-3 White sat out last season after transferring from Nebraska, where he averaged 9.3 points as a sophomore in 2006-07.

The Bulldogs, who went 6-24 last season en route to finishing last in the Western Athletic Conference, will open the regular season against Louisiana-Lafayette on November 15.