DENVER ? Western Athletic Conference Commissioner Karl Benson today issued University of Nevada men's basketball coach Mark Fox a reprimand for two separate incidents that violated the sportsmanship provision of the WAC's Code of Conduct.
The first incident occurred during a game against Utah State on March 1, 2007. The second incident occurred March 9, 2007 following Nevada's loss to Utah State in the semifinals of the WAC Tournament in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
"The WAC has a set of standards by which all coaches, student-athletes and administrators are expected to follow when it comes to exhibiting good sportsmanship," Benson said. "Coach Fox violated those standards."
Further violations of the WAC's sportsmanship provisions by Fox will result in more serious sanctions.
Fox also issued a public apology.
"I take full responsibility for my actions that resulted in this and apologize to all those involved", Fox said. "I have renewed my commitment to adhere to the WAC's sportsmanship policies in the future."
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