US EditionTom Izzo Angry at Former Michigan State Star for Courtside Ejection
Paul Davis was ejected after disputing a call, with coach Tom Izzo calling his comment inappropriate but confirming it was not racial or sexual.
- On Monday night, play stopped with six minutes remaining when referee Jeffrey Anderson called for the ejection of Paul Davis, former Michigan State center and alumnus, seated courtside at Breslin Center.
- A foul on Jaxon Kohler prompted Davis to stand and address the official, which Anderson immediately objected to and Izzo discussed courtside amid boos from the crowd.
- Lingering courtside, Davis took a swig of a Twisted Tea and moved slowly before Michigan State associate athletic director Seth Kesler escorted him to a concourse suite with Derrick Nix.
- Tom Izzo said `He kind of got after the official and he was 150 percent wrong`, called Davis' ejection deserved and said he'll call him tomorrow, affirming Davis remains valued.
- Beyond the ejection, Davis's legacy includes ranking 10th with 1,718 career points and staying active with summer workouts and frequent visits to the program.
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