Kansas State's Asprilla leaves team

Published Jan. 15, 2011 12:55 p.m. ET

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MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Kansas State junior center Freddy Asprilla has left the team.

Coach Frank Martin announced the departure in a statement before Saturday's home game against Texas Tech.

The 6-foot-10 Asprilla started 13 games and averaged 4.9 points and 4.9 rebounds in his first season with the Wildcats. He had transferred from Florida International.

Martin called it a "mutual decision" and said he expects Asprilla to "explore professional playing opportunities in his home country."

He is a native of Villavicencio, Colombia.