Eric Devendorf Completes Community Service, Return to Orange Likely Next

Eric Devendorf has completed 40 hours of community service and can now apply to Syracuse University for reinstatement as a student. He had been suspended from school indefinitely after the Syracuse Judicial Board ruled that he struck fellow student Kim Smith during an incident on Nov. 1. The Syracuse University Appeals Board reduced his penalty, ruling that upon completion of the community service, Devendorf could rejoin the basketball team. He reportedly practiced with the team on Friday and could possibly be available for Tuesday’s contest at the Carrier Dome against Big East foe Seton Hall. The Orange won both games that Devendorf missed, at No. 23 Memphis and home vs. Coppin State. Andy Rautins started in his place and averaged 19 points per game while making 11 three-point shots. Nine of those came in a 29-point explosion against Coppin State. Devendorf’s return to the team provides another experienced, skilled ball handler in the starting rotation so that teams can’t ... (link)