Miami got word on Thursday that its star guard, Jack McClinton, can play against Kentucky on Saturday.
McClinton got into a fracas at Ohio State on Tuesday. The incident could have been considered a fight, which raised the possibility that he could be suspended.
McClinton is an all-ACC caliber player who has scored more than 1,100 points in his career.
Here’s a portion of the release from Miami:
The Atlantic Coast Conference office reviewed the play in question from Tuesday’s men’s basketball game versus Ohio State that resulted in the ejection of McClinton and determined that the officials administered the call properly and that no further action will be taken.
“Jack is absolutely a leader and valued member of this team,” said fifth-year Miami head coach Frank Haith. “He’s a young man of high character who reacted inappropriately and has paid the price. Now we will move forward and re-focus on men’s basketball and our upcoming game at Kentucky.”
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This is bad news for the KY basketball team. This kid is tough, and they were killing a good Ohio State team by double digits while he was playing. It will take one of Kentucky’s better efforts of the year just to stay close to this team and not get embarrassed. GO CATS!
Mr. Tipton
Itis pure speculation, but I wonder if the ACC would have cleared the young man to play if here were playing against a conference team on Saturday instead of Kentucky. I happen to watch the Miami - OSU game and it clearly was a slap to the face not a brush as has been reported.
Steve Landram
St. Cloud, Florida
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