Arizona basketball suspends two players

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02/20/2009 - Tucson, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The University of Arizona men's basketball team suspended guard Garland Judkins and forward D.J. Shumpert a game apiece for "failing to meet team obligations."

Judkins, a freshman, has averaged 2.4 points, 0.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 18 contests this season. Shumpert, also a freshman, has per game averages of 1.3 rebounds and 0.3 assists in three games.

The Wildcats' next game is Sunday, February 22 against Arizona State.

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