Syracuse University center Fab Melo will miss the No. 1 ranked Orange's game today at Notre Dame, according to a university statement.

Melo, a 7-foot sophomore, had started every game this season for Syracuse, which is 20-0 overall and 7-0 in the Big East.

Melo did not make the trip with the rest of the team to South Bend, Ind. He will also miss Syracuse's game at Cincinnati on Monday. Melo's absence is for unspecified reasons.

SU official Pete Moore said Melo could return to action this season.

Meanwhile, Syracuse junior Mookie Jones has left Syracuse University for personal reasons and is not currently a member of the team, according to the statement.

The situations involving Melo and Jones are unrelated, according to Moore.

Update: Mookie Jones addressed his situation this way on his Facebook page: I appreciate what Syracuse basketball has done for me. I'm sorry to all of my fans but family is the most important thing right now much love to everyone.

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