Malik Dime did not play for Washington in its loss to Colorado on Thursday night, but that didn’t keep the 6-foot-9 senior forward from landing in hot water.
Dime was suspended by Washington indefinitely Friday after slapping a fan in the Colorado student section at the end of the first half Thursday.
“I was caught up in the emotion of the game and allowed my frustrations to influence my behavior,” Dime said in a statement that was released by Washington on Friday. “I made a very poor decision, and did not represent my team, my University and my family the way I want to.