Caption
CHARLOTTE
Charlotte starting power forward Shamari Spears has been suspended for the season opener for breaking team rules.
Coach Bobby Lutz wouldn't disclose the violation in announcing the move late Wednesday. Spears will miss Friday's game against UNC Asheville.
Spears sat out last season after transferring from Boston College, where he played for two years. The Salisbury, N.C., native scored 26 points and hit all 12 free throws in an exhibition victory last week.
The 49ers will also be without forward An'Juan Wilderness Friday because of a calf injury. Freshman Gokhan Sirin will serve a one-game suspension for participating with a professional club team last summer.
Report Abuse 
Send To Friend 
