Texas Tech coach Bob Knight was reprimanded by the Big 12 for comments he made about officiating after a loss to New Mexico earlier this month.
The scolding resulted from Knight’s arguing about Dairese Gary’s one-handed 47-footer at the halftime buzzer in New Mexico’s 80-63 victory Dec. 15. He didn’t think Gary released the shot in time.
“I thought it was a horrendous call,” Knight said after the game.
Knight’s comment violated the Big 12’s sportsmanship code, which prohibits prohibition against public comments about officiating, the conference said in a statement. Neither Knight nor a spokesman could be reached Wednesday.
The Big 12 reviews officials’ performances and coaches are given the opportunity to provide input, the Big 12 said. The season-long evaluation determines whether officials get future assignments.
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Meanwhile, the freshman from Simeon has helped lead his club to a 10-0 record while averaging 15.9 points and 4.3 assists.
“I try not to think about it,” he said. “We still have a lot of games to play, and that is all I’m worried about.”
