Michigan men’s basketball coach Juwan Howard was given a five-game ban and a $40,000 fine for punching Wisconsin assistant coach Joe Krabbenhoft in the face after Sunday’s game.
Wisconsin coach Greg Gard was fined $10,000 for violating the game’s sportsmanship policy but was not suspended.
Krabbenhoft will not be punished for the altercation.
“The Big Ten Conference coaches and student-athletes are expected to display the highest level of sportsmanship,” conference commissioner Kevin Warren said in a statement. “I am grateful for the partnership with Michigan athletics director, Warde Manuel, and Wisconsin athletics director, Chris McIntosh.
“Our expectation is that yesterday’s incident will provide our coaches and student-athletes the opportunity to reflect, learn and move forward in a way that shows dignity and ability. leadership on and off the field.”
Michigan players Terrance Williams and Moussa Diabate and defense Jahcobi Neath of Wisconsin were each suspended for one game for also launching punches.
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