FITCHBURG, Massachusetts-- A college in the state has announced it's suspended a member of its basketball team after a viral video shows him elbowing another team's player.
According to TMZ, Kewan Platt was a Fitchburg State University player who was seen elbowing Nate Tenaglia. Tenaglia had just shot a three pointer when he was knocked to the floor. A technical foul was called.
The video shows Platt watch a shot by Tenaglia before turning back to him and throwing his elbow into Tenaglia's face. He fell to the floor as Platt ran away.
In a tweet, school leaders say Platt is suspended from the team and is barred from campus. A quick check of the basketball team's roster Thursday, November 15 did not show him on the team.