Tensions boiled over in the final minutes of Saturday's Arizona State-Arizona basketball game, culminating in the ejection of both teams' star players and a dramatic withdrawal of the Sun Devils' entire team from the court. Coach Bobby Hurley accused Arizona players of unsportsmanlike conduct and lacking class, leading to the early exit of his team and a heated exchange with Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd.
The final moments of Saturday's Arizona State-Arizona basketball game descended into chaos, with multiple ejections and a dramatic exit by the Sun Devils' coach in the closing seconds. With about 30 seconds left and Arizona leading 81-72, a tangle between Wildcats guard Caleb Love and Sun Devils forward BJ Freeman escalated into a headbutt by Freeman. Both players were ejected, but the tension didn't dissipate.
ASU head coach Bobby Hurley, visibly incensed, ordered his entire team to leave the court and head to the locker room. As Arizona's players dribbled out the clock, Hurley even directed his assistant coaches to depart the bench, leaving him alone with five Sun Devils on the court. Before the customary handshake line, Hurley waved off Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd, and both teams retreated to their respective locker rooms.Hurley, in his post-game press conference, cited relentless and unpoliced trash talk from Arizona players near his bench as the catalyst for the incident. He maintained that the Wildcats' celebratory conduct lacked class and that his decision to withdraw his team was made to prevent further escalation. 'Words that were said back and forth led to the moment where Freeman lost his cool, because of the constant talk that was allowed to go on,' Hurley explained. 'I had to make a tough decision in the best interest of our team to get them into the locker room so there would be no further incident the rest of the game and in the handshake line.'Hurley concluded his press conference with a pointed remark, seemingly directed at Love, stating that he 'do get a vote for the All-Conference, and I can tell you who’s not getting a vote.' Arizona coach Lloyd expressed disappointment over the situation, emphasizing his desire for the Wildcats to respond with grace even in challenging circumstances. He acknowledged the tense atmosphere of the game and expressed respect for Hurley and Arizona State. The Wildcats improved their record to 15-6 and 9-1 in the Big 12, while the Sun Devils fell to 12-9 overall and 3-7 in conference play. The two teams are scheduled to meet again on March 4th
BOBBY HURLEY ARIZONA STATE ARIZONA COLLEGE BASKETBALL CALEB LOVE BJ FREEMAN TECHNICAL FOULS POST-GAME INCIDENT BIG 12 CONFERENCE
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