Xavier takes on Seton Hall in men's basketball at Prudential Center

Xavier Musketeers guard Myles Davis (15) defends as Seton Hall Pirates guard Jaren Sina (30) dribbles upcourt as Xavier takes on Seton Hall in NCAA mens basketball the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ 1/31/15 (William Perlman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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Seton Hall's crushing defeat against Georgetown on Tuesday might have been tough, but the Pirates are facing a much bigger loss this morning.

Sophomore guard Jaren Sina and Seton Hall have "mutually agreed to part ways, effective immediately," according to a statement released by the school.

Sina and his father said the decision was reached on Wednesday morning, per Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press, who first reported the news. Prior to last night's game against the Hoyas, Sina had started all games for the Pirates this season.

"I tried my best. I think it was a good teammate," Sina told Carino. "I've always been positive. I've always worked hard. I always gave it 100 percent. It's not a good situation for me right now. At the end of the day, I think it's best for me and my family."

While Sina declined to elaborate on the precise details behind his departure, Carino hinted it had a lot to do with internal team strife:

Jaren did not want to air details, understandably, but the situation in Seton Hall's locker room had become untenable for him. — Jerry Carino (@NJHoopsHaven) February 11, 2015

"I appreciate all the hard work and determination Jaren has put into our program over the last two years," Seton Hall coach Kevin Willard said in a statement. "He is an outstanding young man, and I wish him all the best in his future endeavors."

Sina, a Lake Hopatcong native who starred at Gill St. Bernard's, had been averaging 7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists for the Pirates in 23 games this season. Still, his value to the team went beyond the score sheet, as Willard trusted him to call most of the plays at one point this season.

His loss will only make it harder for Seton Hall to right the ship, as the Pirates are in the midst of a serious downward spiral and have now lost seven of their last 10 games.

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