Nobles drops from Arkansas basketball team

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Julysses Nobles won't be returning for his senior season at Arkansas.

Coach Mike Anderson announced Wednesday that Nobles would pursue "another opportunity" to continue playing basketball. Nobles started 54 games for the Razorbacks over three seasons, averaging 7.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.

Anderson said he wishes Nobles the best as he continues to pursue basketball and work toward his college degree. Nobles said in the release that after speaking with Anderson he felt it was time to move on.

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