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Wake Forest says forward Jamie Skeen has decided not to return to the university for the spring semester.

Skeen was declared ineligible for the fall semester because he violated the school's academic policy. To be readmitted by Wake for the spring semester, Skeen needed to file an appeal. He opted not to file that appeal, the university says.

The Charlotte native played in 29 games as a sophomore with six starts. He averaged 5.6 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.

“I was disappointed to learn of Jamie’s decision, but we wish him the best,” Wake Forest head coach Dino Gaudio said in a prepared statement. “He is an outstanding young man and one of the most coachable, respectful kids I have been associated with in 28 years of coaching. Jamie will make a strong contribution wherever he decides to pursue his academic and athletic careers.”