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Source: Fox News
Summary
Stony Brook men’s basketball star Erik Pratt was suspended by the school for spitting on a fan during the team’s 82-69 loss to Monmouth. Pratt was being heckled by fans with 2:30 left in the game, and instead of ignoring them, he turned and spit at them and walked away. Pratt is Stony Brook’s leading scorer, averaging 19.4 points per game, and his absence for the team’s game against Hofstra on Saturday is a big one.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Erik Pratt, the star player, lost his cool and did something stupid. It’s not the first time a player has done something like this, and it won’t be the last.
Pratt was being heckled, but that’s no excuse for spitting on a fan. You can’t let the crowd get to you, especially when you’re a senior and a leader on the team.
This one felt recognizable early. Pratt was having a good game, but when things started to go wrong, he snapped. It’s a learning moment for him, but it’s also a reminder that college basketball is a high-pressure environment, and players need to be able to handle it.
Pratt’s absence for the team’s game against Hofstra will be felt, but it’s also an opportunity for others to step up and show what they can do.
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Author: Evan Null
