College Basketball Star Ejected from Game After Spitting on Fan

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Erik Pratt
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NEED TO KNOW

  • A college basketball player spit on a fan during a game on Feb. 26
  • Erik Pratt, Stony Brook's leading scorer, interacted with a fan seated courtside late in the game
  • In video from the moment, Pratt yelled back at a Monmouth fan and then spit on him

A college basketball player was ejected after he spit on an opposing team’s fan during a recent game.

Erik Pratt, Stony Brook’s leading scorer, was tossed after he was seen spitting at a fan late in their road game against Monmouth in New Jersey on Thursday, Feb. 26.

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In footage from the CAA conference matchup, a frustrated-looking Pratt was storming the baseline when a Monmouth fan seated courtside yelled something at him, with about 2:30 to go and Stony Brook losing 77-63.

Pratt clapped back and then spit in the fan’s direction.

“Ew,” an announcer said as the broadcast replayed the interaction.

After officials conferred, the graduate student from Lake Worth, Fla., was thrown out of the game, which the Seawolves ended up losing 82-69.

Pratt’s mixed-bag night was over early, after scoring a team-high 14 points and getting eight assists. He also had five turnovers in 33 minutes.

In the wake of the incident, Pratt apologized for his behavior in his Instagram Stories.

“First, to Monmouth University and the fans specifically. Second, to Stony Brook University. I take full responsibility for my lapse in judgement," he wrote. "It was a let down to my teammates, my coaches & an improper representation of Stony Brook University. That isn’t who I am or how I am to represent myself, my family, or my school. I apologize.”

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It is not clear if Pratt will receive further discipline and be suspended for future games — which could be costly as the conference tournament nears.

Stony Brook, at 17-12 on the season, would likely have to win the tourney to get a berth into the NCAA tournament.

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