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BREAKING: Ray Harper resigns, three players suspended

According to a statement released by WKU, men's basketball coach Ray Harper has resigned from the program effective immediately.

Three players have also been suspended according to the statement. Freshman guard Chris McNeal, freshman guard Marlon Hunter and junior forward Fredrick Edmond have been suspended after the conclusion of a University Disciplinary Committee hearing on Wednesday night.

“Federal law prevents us from public discussion of any details related to student disciplinary cases,” Athletic Director Todd Stewart said in a statement.

“Earlier today, I informed Todd Stewart that I was resigning as WKU head men’s basketball coach," Harper said in a statement released by WKU.