JSerra Catholic Excessive College (Calif.) boys basketball head coach Keith Wilkinson, a former USC participant, was ejected from the staff’s sport towards Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) after throwing a shoe in protest of a non-call.
With 3:12 remaining within the sport, JSerra acquired a steal and got here up the courtroom for a fast-break alternative. The participant went up for a layup and drew contact from the defender. The replay reveals the defender reaching for the ball, and the video tweeted by Orange County Register’s Dan Albano seems to be like he could have made contact with the arm.
The referee didn’t name a foul, to which Wilkinson was livid. Mater Dei led 72-65 on the time.
JSerra coach explosion, it’s been a bodily sport however that is one other stage response pic.twitter.com/UKtopy85vr
— Dan Albano (@ocvarsityguy) January 6, 2024
The referees instantly blew the whistle, and Wilkinson started arguing. He was ejected and threw his different shoe instantly on the floor.
It was an essential regular-season sport for JSerra towards Trinity League rival Mater Dei. JSerra began the season 15-1 earlier than getting into league play and falling to St. John Bosco 67-51.
On Friday, the Lions fell 78-67 towards Mater Dei, dropping its third sport of the season, whereas the Monarchs improved their document to 16-1. They’re now 17-1 after beating St. John Bosco on Saturday.
Wilkinson, who performed at USC from 2005-2009, informed the OC Register that he doesn’t remorse the incident, which got here in a bodily sport.
“My mentor Tim Floyd would have thrown a chair,” he stated.” As mad as individuals suppose I’m, that was extra to have my children again.”
JSerra coach Keith Wilkinson: “I’ve zero regrets. My mentor Tim Floyd would have thrown a chair. … As mad as individuals suppose I’m, that was extra to have my children again.”
When requested if Floyd would have thrown a chair at a HS sport, Wilkinson stated: “Perhaps”
— Dan Albano (@ocvarsityguy) January 6, 2024
“I clearly acquired very pissed off with the foul name scenario,” he added. “I threw my sneakers as a result of I figured it received’t price me as a lot as a chair. If I threw a chair, and the chair dented the wooden right here, they’d most likely cost me and sue me.”
“It’s simply not honest to our youngsters,” he added. “I’m bored with the whistle being so towards us in these video games, particularly towards Mater Dei — at dwelling and right here.”
Wilkinson is suspended for one sport, in accordance with the OC Register.