Feb. 11, 2005

ST. LOUIS - Saint Louis head men's basketball coach Brad Soderberg today announced that senior guard Reggie Bryant (Baltimore, Md. / Calvert Hall) has been granted an indefinite leave of absence to return home and tend to a family emergency.

"The information that we have is that Reggie's brother, George Jr., has been hospitalized," Soderberg said. "Reggie flew to Baltimore Wednesday night to be with his family. Until Reggie informs us of his plans, we don't know when he will return to the team. At this point, our prayers are with Reggie and his family."

Bryant is the Billikens' leading scorer at 13.8 points per game. He did not travel with the Billikens to Wednesday's game at South Florida, because he was ill with a stomach virus.

The Billikens host Charlotte at Savvis Center tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m.