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Coach Bill Carmody announced that Brandon and Gary Lee will not return to the Northwestern basketball program this year.

We've never seen Gary Lee play due to him being academically ineligible this year, but Brandon showed a ton of promise in his play this year before injury and suspension. His loss is disappointing as he looked like the best freshman in last year's class.

Last year's freshmen class is now looking like a complete bust, unless Sterling Williams proves to be a major star. Carmody and company have a lot riding on him.

This also opens up two scholarships for the upcoming season. Could the Cats fill one of the two new spots with another European signing or will a walk-on like Jason Okrzesik take one of the scholarships? Here's betting that both happen.