Tom Izzo Backs Ejection of Former Player Paul Davis but Welcomes His Return to Michigan State

Former Spartan Ejected During Michigan State’s Victory Against USC

In a surprising turn of events, former Michigan State basketball player Paul Davis was ejected from near courtside during the Spartans’ 80-51 victory over USC. The ejection stemmed from an alleged inappropriate remark directed at referee Jeffrey Anderson.

Following the incident, head coach Tom Izzo addressed the situation during a post-game interview. While publicly supporting the referee’s decision, Izzo underscored Davis’s significant role in the program, acknowledging that mistakes can happen even among valued alumni.