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UMass guard Doug Wiggins has been suspended indefinitely from the men's basketball team.

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UMass suspends Wiggins after arrest

Arrested for breaking and entering off campus

Updated: Friday, 12 Dec 2008, 3:12 AM EST
Published : Tuesday, 25 Nov 2008, 1:23 PM EST

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) - The University of Massachusetts has suspended guard Doug Wiggins indefinitely after be was arrested for breaking and entering to commit a misdemeanor.

The university said Wiggins was suspended for his involvement in the incident, which occurred off campus in Amherst over the weekend.

Police confirmed Wiggins' arrest, but declined to give any details. Coach Derek Kellogg said the team is waiting to get all the facts.

It was not immediately clear if Wiggins has a lawyer.

Wiggins transferred over the summer from the University of Connecticut. He was allowed to practice with the Minuteman but not play with the team this season.

While at Connecticut, Wiggins was suspended for two games in January after he and another player were caught on campus with alcohol.
 

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