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Caldwell, Williams not returning to Govs program

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Austin Peay State University GovernorsClarksville, TN – Point guard Tyrone Caldwell and forward Marcel Williams, a pair of juniors who started early in their careers but found themselves serving as reserves in 2009-10, will not return to the Austin Peay State University men’s basketball program in 2010-11.

Caldwell has indicated he is planning to transfer for his final season of eligibility. The 6-1 backcourt player started 25 games at point guard in his first two APSU seasons, but strictly came off the bench in 2010-11, losing the starting battle to senior Caleb Brown. He averaged 2.2 points per game, shooting 41 percent from the floor, and 1.7 assists per game, playing just 10 minutes per contest as a junior.

In his first two seasons, Caldwell averaged 5.0 points, shooting better than 47 percent from the floor, and 2.5 assists per game, playing nearly 18 minutes per contest.

Williams will not have his scholarship renewed. The 6-6 forward played in 98 games during his three Austin Peay seasons, including 12 starts as a freshman in 2008-09 and 18 the following season.  This season, however, he averaged only 10.7 minutes per game as a pair of newcomers, junior Melvin Baker and freshman Will Triggs, moved ahead of him in the rotation.

Williams averaged 1.8 points and 2.4 rebounds per game in his junior season. Overall during his career he averaged 2.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.  Williams came to APSU in 2007-08 and redshirted his first Governors season.

“We appreciate the contributions both Tyrone and Marcel made to the program,” APSU basketball coach Dave Loos said. “We wish them the best in the future.”

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