Missouri suspends point guard Wes Clark indefinitely

Missouri sophomore point guard Wes Clark wasn’t in uniform or even on the bench Tuesday for the game against Southeast Missouri.

First-year Tigers coach Kim Anderson said Clark has been suspended indefinitely from the team for a violation of guidelines.

He also said Clark has been ill.

“Wes is not feeling well, so he probably couldn’t have played tonight,” Anderson said. “We’ll re-evaluate his situation over the next couple days.”

MU plays at No. 22 Oklahoma on Friday in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge.

Clark was Missouri’s second-leading scorer at 9.2 points per game and averaged a team-best 3.7 assists and 2.5 steals this season.

Freshman Namon Wright started in place of Clark.

The Tigers remain without the services of Jakeenan Gant, a freshman forward and the reigning Mr. Georgia Basketball, as his eligibility is reviewed.

FIRST HALF

▪ Key play: Southeast Missouri senior Jarekious Bradley scored on an uncontested layup 4 seconds after the Redhawks won the opening tip. Missouri never led in the first half.

▪ Key stat: Missouri committed seven turnovers, shot two of seven from the free-throw line and two of eight from three-point range.

SECOND HALF

▪ Key play: Freshman forward Montaque Gill-Caesar hit back-to-back three-pointers for Missouri, including a game-tying banker around the 5-minute mark.

▪ Key stat: Missouri made six of seven three-pointers in the second half.

This story was originally published December 2, 2014 at 10:14 PM with the headline "Missouri suspends point guard Wes Clark indefinitely."