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Wake Forest places basketball assistant Jamill Jones on leave

Wake Forest has placed assistant men's basketball coach Jamill Jones on leave after he was charged with third-degree assault in connection with the death of a Florida resident in New York.

According to the school, athletic director Ron Wellman spoke with Jones Friday and both parties agreed this was the best course of action to take.

"Wake Forest University expresses heartfelt condolences to Sandor Szabo's family and friends following his tragic death," the school said via statement.