Head Coach Jim Calhoun Suspends
Marcus Williams and A.J. Price

STORRS, Conn. (August 17, 2005)-- University of Connecticut junior Marcus Williams and redshirt freshman A.J. Price have been suspended indefinitely from the men's basketball program by head coach Jim Calhoun, it was announced Wednesday.

"In light of the pending charges against Marcus and A.J., I have suspended them from all basketball team-related activities", said Calhoun. "They are barred indefinitely from all team activities, and their academic and personal activities will be closely monitored on a daily basis by the members of our basketball staff. They will continue to have complete access to all of the academic support staff so they can focus their energies on their studies."

"It is important that everyone allow the court system and the University judicial system to run its course", continued Calhoun. "This is a time for them to concentrate on their academics and the resolution of these issues."