OSU Basketball: Ford Issues Apology

Oklahoma State basketball coach Travis Ford was ejected Thursday night during Stillwater High’s game in the Bixby Tournament.

Ford’s son, Brooks, is a sophomore on the Stillwater team.

Official Rick Smith tossed Ford, without warning witnesses said, after he said "Blow your whistle" following some physical play underneath the basket.

Multiple sources have said that Ford was not unruly or even loud, even suggesting that the ejection was unwarranted. Still, news of the incident took off through social media Thursday and continued to draw interest Friday.

Friday, the Cowboys coach issued a statement through the university:

"We have consistent dialogue with our student-athletes about their…