Vols Basketball: Dominic Woodson to Sit Out vs. Kansas State

Nov 28, 2014; Kissimmee, FL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Donnie Tyndall talks with forward Dominic Woodson (55) against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half at HP Field House. Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Tennessee Volunteers 82-67. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee Volunteers forward/center Dominic Woodson will not dress for today’s game against Kansas State, per a university release.

The full release states:

"Tennessee basketball coach Donnie Tyndall has announced that sophomore forward Dominic Woodson has been excused from team activities this past week to focus on academic obligations. Due to missed practice time, Woodson will not dress for Saturday’s SEC/Big 12 Challenge game against Kansas State"

Woodson, a 6’10”, 280 lbs sophomore who transferred from Memphis in the offseason, has played in 12 minutes a game for the Vols and is averaging 3.5 points and 2 rebounds a game in 4 appearances for the Vols.