Jan. 26, 2008

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Utah State's head men's basketball coach Stew Morrill announced Saturday that senior forward Stephen DuCharme, junior guard Desmond Stephens, and freshmen guards Jaxon Myaer and Pooh Williams have been suspended for an undisclosed violation of team rules.

DuCharme (Andover, Kan.) has played in all 20 games for Utah State this year, and is third on the team with 10.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Stephens (Bloominton, Ind.) has also played in all 20 games and is averaging 3.5 points and 1.9 assists. Williams (Federal Way, Wash.) has played in 16 games this season and is averaging 1.9 points and 0.9 rebounds per game, while Myaer (Salt Lake City, Utah) is a redshirt and has not appeared in any games.

Utah State concludes a two-game road trip on Saturday afternoon at New Mexico State at 4 p.m.