New Mexico basketball player allegedly punched walk-on teammate over plane seat: reports

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The University of New Mexico is investigating an incident involving two members of the men’s basketball team in which one player allegedly punched another on a flight last month over a seat, according to multiple reports. 

A walk-on player of the Lobos basketball team was allegedly punched in the shoulder by a scholarship player when the team was traveling to Palm Springs for the Acrisure Classic just before Thanksgiving, KOB 4 reported after speaking to the family of the suspected victim. 

The New Mexico Lobos logo is shown on the floor before a college basketball game against the Nevada Wolf Pack at The Pit on January 28, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Neither player was named. 

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According to the family, the argument stemmed from a disagreement about where the walk-on player was sitting on the plane. They also alleged that the player was punched in the same shoulder that was already injured, which he was already in a sling because of, and that he was later treated at a hospital in Albuquerque when the team returned. 

The family also alleged that a similar incident involving the same player occurred at the hotel the same day. 

The alleged victim reportedly told the coaching staff about the incident, but claimed that nothing was done. 

New Mexico Lobos head coach Richard Pitino looks on against the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the NCAA Tournament First Round at FedExForum on March 22, 2024. (Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports)

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