UPDATE: Big Ten "concurs" with IU's action, will make no further response. The conference agreed with Crean's punishment, and will not take further action against Dumes.
Release: Park Ridge, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference office announced that it concurs with the suspension of Indiana University men's basketball student-athlete Devan Dumes for violating the Big Ten Sportslike Conduct Agreement during the Michigan State game on Feb. 7, 2009.
Indiana University head men's basketball coach Tom Crean suspended Dumes indefinitely for unsportslike behavior. In accordance with penalties established in Big Ten Conference Agreement 10.01.1.A.1, the conference office also publicly reprimands Dumes for his actions.
"The behavior of Devan Dumes during the Michigan State game is unacceptable," Commissioner James E. Delany said. "Dumes' actions have no place in the sport of basketball or the Big Ten Conference, and we support his indefinite suspension."
The Big Ten Conference considers this matter concluded and will have no further comment. ------------------------------ Just got the release from IU media relations. Shouldn't surprise anyone, and it comes after a report from our friends at the H-T said the Big Ten will likely take a second look at Dumes' action as well.
The full release is below.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana University men's basketball coach Tom Crean has suspended indefinitely junior guard Devan Dumes for his actions during Saturday's game at Michigan State.
"After coming home and having the opportunity to review the game film, I believe that discipline is necessary and deserved in this matter," said Crean. "A line was crossed that was unacceptable. However, Devan is one of ours and like with all of our players we want them to learn and understand what it takes to be successful."
Dumes will not play when IU visits Minnesota on Tuesday night.
"I truly regret my actions and I will learn from this situation," said Dumes. "I apologize to everyone involved for doing something that is uncharacteristic of how I play the game. I am looking forward to putting this behind me and being a better leader to my teammates."
Dumes will continue to practice and travel with the team.
