Syracuse’s Buddy Boeheim suspended for throwing punch in ACC Tournament

Syracuse advanced in the ACC Tournament with a blowout win over Florida State. However, the Orange will be without a key player for Thursday’s game vs. Duke following a decision by the ACC.

During the game against Florida State, Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim appeared to throw a punch into the stomach of a Seminole player in the lane. No foul was called during the incident.

Here is Buddy Boeheim pretty obviously punching a dude in the gut. pic.twitter.com/xIbUSdoiRa

— Troy Machir (@TroyMachir) March 9, 2022

Boeheim finished with 14 points in the blowout win. To his credit, Boeheim did acknowledge the incident and apologized for it afterward.

Even with the apology, the ACC handed down a one-game suspension to Boeheim.

“The Atlanta Coast Conference today announced a one-game suspension for Syracuse men’s basketball student-athlete Buddy Boeheim as a result of a flagrant act committed during the first half of the Syracuse-Florida State game,” the conference announced via a statement.

Buddy Boeheim suspended one game. pic.twitter.com/W0LSlPqFNB

— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) March 9, 2022

Paul Harvey

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