Stan Van Gundy blasts no-call as UH’s JoJo Tugler hits Illinois player

TBS broadcaster Stan Van Gundy had a powerful response when no foul was known as when Illinois ahead David Mirkovic was hit within the face by Houston’s Joseph “JoJo” Tugler early in Thursday’s Sweet 16 recreation.

Mirkovic was dribbling close to the suitable wing when, whereas attempting to dribble towards the lane, Tugler hit Mirkovic alongside his left jawline.

“Hit to the face there by Tugler,” TBS broadcaster Robbie Hummel stated initially reacting to Tugler hitting Mirkovic.

The incident occurred with simply over 18 minutes left within the first half.

“That would have been Tugler’s second foul in the first two minutes of the game — that was Tugler’s second foul,” Van Gundy stated. “Tugler obtained away with two fouls proper there. (Houston Cougars head coach) Kelvin Sampson knew it. …That’s an apparent foul. … Kelvin Sampson simply advised him, ‘You obtained to be good.'”

Hummel identified that Tugler dedicated the third most fouls within the Big 12 Conference throughout the common season.

“To me, it’s not the number,” Van Gundy stated. “It’s the way you get them. Like if you play as exhausting as JoJo Tugleryou are going to get some. But they can not be like that.”

Mirkovic stayed within the recreation after getting hit within the face. At the time the play occurred, Illinois led Houston 2-0.

No. 2 seed Houston entered Thursday’s matchup 30-6 total. Most not too long ago, Houston defeated No. 10 seed Texas A&M 88-57 on Saturday within the NCAA Tournament second spherical. No. 3-seeded Illinois got here into the competition with a 26-8 file. On Saturday, Illinois beat No. 11 seed VCU 76-55 within the NCAA Tournament second spherical.