I read another article. Howard kept a press on in the last minute while the other coach called a time out and put in reserves and scrubs. Howard’s team stole the ball and got a layup. The other coach called another time out to settle his players and get an additional 10 seconds to inbound. No press by the starters, no second timeout. There was no provocation. Even after a little time for reflection, Howard did not apologize in postgame. He should be gone.
I really don’t care what Coach Gard did or said. Howard threw a punch — he needs to be suspended pending a public apology to both teams. You can’t allow this kind of stuff to go on between NCAA coaches.