At 6-foot-9 and 235 pounds, his physical presence was regarded as essential to the 27-2 Cougars as they fought for a possible No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Davies’ sudden dismissal, coming just before the end of the regular season, rocked the college basketball world and has significantly altered BYU’s postseason outlook.

According to a source close to the program, Davies was “extremely remorseful, heartbroken,” but has accepted the punishment doled out by the school.