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Former UConn star James Bouknight gets the boot from Huskies’ win over Xavier, sneaks back in with students

Former UConn star James Bouknight was ejected from his courtside seat in the second half of the Huskies’ 72-61 win over Xavier at Gampel Pavilion on Saturday.

According to multiple internet reports, Bouknight was ejected for standing on the court with his cellphone. He ended up sneaking back into the student section to watch the rest of the win.

UConn coach Dan Hurley didn’t have much to say after the game. .

“Not an ideal scenario,” he said. “I didn’t really see what happened. I don’t want to comment on that, James is my guy.