SEC announces suspension for Alabama basketball player ahead of Kentucky clash
The SEC has suspended Alabama basketball player Mohamed Wague for “committing a fighting act” in the Tide’s game against Florida earlier this week.
The league wrote in a statement that Wague struck Florida’s Alex Condon in the back of the head with his elbow/forearm with 9:25 remaining in the 1st half. As a result of this decision, Wague will miss Alabama’s game against Kentucky on Saturday.
The SEC’s statement also notes that NCAA rules require a 1-game suspension for the next regular season game when a player “commits an act of fighting.”
NEWS | SEC suspends Alabama men's basketball player Mohamed Wague: https://t.co/I5vxGPoMyk
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) February 22, 2024
The incident occurred was Wague was going to the ground to contest a rebound. His elbow appeared to strike the back of Condon’s head as he corralled the ball on the floor. Here’s video of the incident:
Alabama’s Mohamed Wague has been suspended one game by the SEC for this elbow during last night’s game against Florida pic.twitter.com/QSfpc5s6mY
— Trey Wallace (@TreyWallace_) February 22, 2024
Wague has been a consistent bench option for the Crimson Tide this season. He’s averaging 4 points and 2.8 rebounds in just under 10 minutes per game. Wague has made 8 starts this season, but none since Jan. 6.
Alabama currently holds a narrow edge over Tennessee in the SEC basketball standings. The Tide are hoping to repeat as conference champions this season and will take their 11-3 record into this weekend’s game against Kentucky.
Tipoff vs. the Wildcats in Lexington on Saturday is set for 4 p.m. ET.
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