Jalek Felton has withdrawn from UNC, according to his attorney.
Felton was suspended by the university in January.
No reason has been given by Felton or the university as the cause of the suspension and now withdrawal.
His attorney – Kerry Sutton – posted on Twitter that playing at UNC had been a lifelong dream.
“It’s time for a new dream,” Felton said through Sutton.
Sutton issued the following statement to WCHL Thursday afternoon:
“There is nothing we’ve heard that justifies UNC’s actions against Jalek Felton. He had faith in UNC’s future when no other five star recruit did. UNC has turned its back on him. I spoke with Roy Williams today and he obviously feels the pain of Jalek’s crushed dream to play at UNC. Jalek will land on his feet, but our battle here is far from over.”
.@Jalek05 has withdrawn from @UNC. “Playing at @UNC_Basketball was a life-long dream come true. It’s time for a new dream.” Jalek Felton pic.twitter.com/SRRunPSirU
— Κerry Sutton ⚜ (@kerstinwsutton) March 1, 2018
This post will be updated with additional information as it is made available.
What he is alleged to have done is very much grounds for suspension. I hope the rumors are wrong, and wish the young man and his partners well. I would have thought “no comment” might be the best statement from this lawyer. This publicity will draw it all out!