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Mar 17, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Ja’Quan Newton (0) drives to the basket as Michigan State Spartans forward Nick Ward (44) and guard Matt McQuaid (20) guard during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

A Remorseful Ja’Quan Newton

Newton was remorseful and tried to lay the groundwork for assuming the leadership mantle next season. He will be the only Scholarship Senior on next season’s team.

He issued a statement last month before he returned in the victory over the Duke:

"“I want to apologize to my teammates, coaches and most importantly the fans of the University of Miami,” wrote Newton, who is eligible to return to the lineup Saturday against No. 11 Duke (4 p.m., CBS). “I made a huge mistake and hope that everyone will forgive me. I’m so happy for my brothers being able to pull off a huge road win tonight in my absence and going 3-0 throughout my suspension. “Sitting here alone watching the game really hit me tonight and I’m totally disappointed in myself. I promise from this day forward to work harder than I ever did and to never be a distraction again.”"

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