Brandon Davies suspended by BYU after admitting sex with girlfriend, breaking honor code: report

Brigham Young University basketball star Brandon Davis has been suspended from the team for the rest of the season for the most personal of fouls: He had sex with his girlfriend, breaking the Mormon school's honor code.

Davies, access to school, that he violated the school's prohibition of premarital sex on Monday, said sources close to the team at the Salt Lake Tribune.

The Cougars, ranked third in the country, were stunned by the news of the 6-foot-9 sophomore forward farewell.

"It was a surprise to everybody," coach Dave Rose said. Asked if thought Davis would play again, "said the coach," Yes, I do. "

One source told the newspaper Mr Davies was "extremely remorseful, devastated."

The school announced on Wednesday that Davis was suspended, said his only crime was not a criminal.

"Everyone who comes to BYU, each student if they are an athlete or not an athlete, they make a commitment when they come," Rose said. "Many people try to judge whether this is right or wrong, but it is a commitment that they make. It's not about right or wrong. It's about commitment."

BYU honor code prohibits students from drinking alcohol and coffee. Students are also expected to be honest and regularly attend church services.

The team's best players, "said Jimme Fredette told Davies apology.

"He told me everything. He told us that he was sorry and that he betrayed us," Fredette said.

After BYU crushing 82-64 loss to New Mexico, Fredette tried to remain positive.

"(Davies) was like a brother to us, family. It's hard to lose a guy like that and pull together. I think we'll be fine."