UCLA Bruins freshman guard Sebastian Mack was ejected from Sunday's Pac-12 men's basketball game against Utah for a blatant cheap shot against an opposing player.
It happened midway through the first half after UCLA sank two free throws to increase their lead to 16-12. Utah guard Hunter Erickson was dribbling the ball up the court, with Mack looking to guard him. Utes center Branden Carlson looked to set a pick on Mack near center court, and Mack sized up Carlson and elbowed him right in the neck, sending him to the floor.
After review, it was ruled a flagrant 2 and Sebastian Mack will be ejected from the game after this play pic.twitter.com/qul0x9eLji
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) February 19, 2024
Play was stopped, and after an official review, Mack was given a flagrant 2, leading to an automatic ejection. A terrible move by Mack, especially considering he is the team's leading scorer. You can't lose your cool and act out in a way that hurts yourself and your team. Unfortunately, Mack will be learning this the hard way.
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