Duke Suspends Grayson Allen

Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski has suspended junior guard Grayson Allen per a statement just released.  Allen was involved in a third incident in last evenings win over Elon where he got entangled with am Elon player.

Unknown suspension for Grayson Allen.
Unknown suspension for Grayson Allen.

Statement from Mike Krzyzewski - “We have had the opportunity to thoroughly review the incident involving Grayson Allen from last night’s game against Elon. As I stated last night, the incident was unacceptable and inexcusable. He took an important step last night by apologizing in person to Steven Santa Ana and Coach Matt Matheny. As a program, we needed to take further steps regarding his actions that do not meet the standards of Duke Basketball. To that end, we have determined that Grayson will be suspended from competition for an indefinite amount of time.”

After the game, a visibly upset Allen tearfully made the following quote, “I made a really bad play. I’m sorry to him, Santa Ana. I’m sorry to the officials who have to call that. I’m sorry to my team because it’s selfish and it took away from them. I’m not proud of it at all.”

Allen has been averaging just under 18 ppg for the 11-1 Blue Devils and was named as a pre season All American and Player of the Year Candidate.