Author Topic: VT Suspends Joey van Zegeren Indefinitely (Twitter Rumor: Tried To Punch Buzz) (Read 19071 times)

Tugg Speedman · « **on:** January 03, 2015, 11:53:32 AM »

@DavidTeelatDP #Hokies announce indefinite suspension of Joey van Zegeren for demonstrating "a lack of discipline and self-control at practice."

Twitter is saying this means he tried to punch out Buzz in practice.

Joey van Zegeren banned indefinitely

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12112843/virginia-tech-hokies-f-joey-van-zegeren-suspended-indefinitely

Virginia Tech forward Joey van Zegeren has been suspended indefinitely from the team.

Coach Buzz Williams said in a statement the 6-foot-10 redshirt junior "demonstrated a lack of discipline and self-control at practice." The statement gave no further details.

Van Zegeren is the Hokies' leading rebounder with a 5.3 average and third-leading scorer at 9.8 points per game. He has started only three of the first 13 games, averaging 20.4 minutes.

Virginia Tech (8-5) opens Atlantic Coast Conference play Saturday against Syracuse (9-4).

It is unknown what exactly caused this suspension, but it definitely is a statement that Williams is willing to suspend anyone if they break the team rules. It will be interesting to see how long van Zegeren ends up being suspended for, but the timing of the suspension means that he will not play against Syracuse.
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This definitely will hurt the Hokies against Syracuse as the Orange have two very good big men in Rakeem Christmas and Chris McCullough. These players are dominant in the post and are both at least 6’9” while the Hokies only have one player that is at least 6’9” in Satchel Pierce.

The experience of Joey van Zegeren would have been valuable in this game, but the Hokies will now need Pierce, Shane Henry, and Christian Beyer to all step up in the Dutch big man’s absence. This game against Syracuse was already going to be a challenge, but the loss of van Zegeren hurts even more.

It would not be surprising if van Zegeren is back in a couple of games though the length of the suspension could tell us more about how substantial the problem was. Hopefully, van Zegeren will get his act together and this will only be a one time issue with the Dutch big man.

However, Joey van Zegeren’s indefinite suspension does prove that Buzz Williams is not going to except low character just to win games which is going to be a big part of building a winning culture for Virginia Tech basketball.

tower912 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 03, 2015, 11:56:12 AM »

Shades of James Matthews.

Jay Bee · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2015, 12:04:08 PM »

Van der Sloot, van Zegeren.. what is it with these crazy Dutch?

Hopefully when he threw the punch he didn't mean it in the wrong way.

forgetful · « **Reply #3 on:** January 03, 2015, 12:05:09 PM »

I wonder if all this is starting to mess with his happy.

HutchwasClutch · « **Reply #4 on:** January 03, 2015, 12:10:42 PM »

I see Buzz's coaching career going the way of Kevin O'Neill.

HutchwasClutch · « **Reply #5 on:** January 03, 2015, 12:14:32 PM »

I admit, I looked the other way many times (especially early on) with Buzz and the never ending player discipline issues. It is just so evident now we are WAY better off without his act here. I'm so glad he's gone and far away from our program now.

HutchwasClutch · « **Reply #6 on:** January 03, 2015, 12:23:24 PM »

Quote from: Heisenberg on January 03, 2015, 11:53:32 AM

However, Joey van Zegeren’s indefinite suspension does prove that Buzz Williams is not going to except low character just to win games which is going to be a big part of building a winning culture for Virginia Tech basketball.

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiight

chren21 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 03, 2015, 12:38:40 PM »

Anyone watching this game. ? Buzz looks like his eyes may explode out of his head at any second.

Groin_pull · « **Reply #8 on:** January 03, 2015, 12:51:16 PM »

I can understand this. Brent's face is very punchable.

Tums Festival · « **Reply #9 on:** January 03, 2015, 01:00:27 PM »

First time I've ever wanted Syracuse to win a basketball game.

Warrior Code · « **Reply #10 on:** January 03, 2015, 01:01:55 PM »

8 - 5? One guy taller than 6'9"? Hell, he could have had that here, only with better uniforms.

pbiflyer · « **Reply #11 on:** January 03, 2015, 01:21:00 PM »

This kid is now one of my favorite players of all time.

brandx · « **Reply #12 on:** January 03, 2015, 02:09:53 PM »

However, Joey van Zegeren’s indefinite suspension does prove that Buzz Williams is not going to except low character just to win games which is going to be a big part of building a winning culture for Virginia Tech basketball.

Jouranalism schools aren't what they used to be.

Jay Bee · « **Reply #13 on:** January 03, 2015, 02:39:58 PM »

Quote from: brandx on January 03, 2015, 02:09:53 PM

However, Joey van Zegeren’s indefinite suspension does prove that Buzz Williams is not going to except low character just to win games which is going to be a big part of building a winning culture for Virginia Tech basketball.

I thought he did "except" van Zegeren from today's game?

Sylvester78 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 03, 2015, 04:53:17 PM »

Quote from: HutchwasClutch on January 03, 2015, 12:14:32 PM

I admit, I looked the other way many times (especially early on) with Buzz and the never ending player discipline issues. It is just so evident now we are WAY better off without his act here. I'm so glad he's gone and far away from our program now.

Agree wholeheartedly. I was very uncomfortable the way things operated under Buzz. I am surprised most were OK with it in the name of winning. Wojo is and will be a Godsend.

ZiggysFryBoy · « **Reply #15 on:** January 03, 2015, 05:11:24 PM »

Just a punch? Weak. That cat from IU at least tossed at potted plant at I4.

Lighthouse 84 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 03, 2015, 05:25:48 PM »

Quote from: brandx on January 03, 2015, 02:09:53 PM

However, Joey van Zegeren’s indefinite suspension does prove that Buzz Williams is not going to except low character just to win games which is going to be a big part of building a winning culture for Virginia Tech basketball.

Jouranalism schools aren't what they used to be.

+ 1

4everwarriors · « **Reply #17 on:** January 03, 2015, 05:43:02 PM »

Character revealed, aina?

keefe · « **Reply #18 on:** January 03, 2015, 07:07:05 PM »

Gotta love a "Big Dutchman"

Dawson Rental · « **Reply #19 on:** January 03, 2015, 07:26:40 PM »

Quote from: brandx on January 03, 2015, 02:09:53 PM

However, Joey van Zegeren’s indefinite suspension does prove that Buzz Williams is not going to except low character just to win games which is going to be a big part of building a winning culture for Virginia Tech basketball.

Jouranalism schools aren't what they used to be.

You're just going to have to learn to except that.

rocket surgeon · « **Reply #20 on:** January 03, 2015, 07:45:07 PM »

Wonder if this means buzz doesn't love Joey anymore

79Warrior · « **Reply #21 on:** January 03, 2015, 08:19:03 PM »

Quote from: 4everwarriors on January 03, 2015, 05:43:02 PM

Character revealed, aina?

Let's be fair, Al let plenty of fisticuffs happen.

warriorchick · « **Reply #22 on:** January 03, 2015, 08:41:19 PM »

Quote from: 79Warrior on January 03, 2015, 08:19:03 PM

Let's be fair, Al let plenty of fisticuffs happen.

He let his players hit him?

tower912 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 03, 2015, 08:48:18 PM »

He didn't LET them.

Nukem2 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 03, 2015, 08:48:47 PM »

Quote from: warriorchick on January 03, 2015, 08:41:19 PM

He let his players hit him?

Yes. Well documented.

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