Gregg Marshall suspended for outburst against referee

Wichita State basketball coach Gregg Marshall did not coach Wednesday’s exhibition game after his court-storming outburst during Tuesday night’s game at McGill University.

Marshall, a former coach at Winthrop and a South Carolina grad, received a second technical foul and ejection early in the fourth quarter on Tuesday, leading him to chase two referees while his players and assistant coaches attempted to intervene.

After a minute of yelling and pushing players and coaches, he departed the gym. He did not make physical contact with either of the officials targeted for his displeasure.

“I visited with Coach Marshall this morning to inform him that he is suspended for this afternoon’s final exhibition game in Canada,” WSU interim athletic director Darron Boatright said in a news release. “While I understand the competitive spirit that accompanies coaching, there remains a standard of professional behavior that is inherent in a position of leadership that we all must meet. That standard was not met last night.”

In the news release, Marshall said he accepted the university’s decision.

“I fully accept the decision of the athletic department and the university,” he said. “As a program we expect to represent Wichita State University in a manner in which we can all be proud of, on and off the court. Last night, in my attempt to stand up for, and protect, my team I fell short of those expectations. I will gladly sit out the game in hopes that a lesson can be learned that it’s not just about doing the right thing, but doing it the right way.”