Malik Williams Returning From Suspension
February 8, 2022
(Louisville, KY) - Louisville Basketball team captain Malik Williams is returning from suspension.
Interim head coach Mike Pegues made the announcement Monday. Pegues said Williams was suspended last week for a pattern of not upholding the program's standards.
U of L Basketball Head Coach Mike Pegues reinstates Malik Williams after a 2 game suspension after Malik agreed to improve his behavior. The Cards leading scorer and rebounder is expected to play Wednesday at Notre Dame. @wlky @LouisvilleMBB pic.twitter.com/1XU30X4VtF
— Fred Cowgill WLKY (@FredCowgillWLKY) February 7, 2022
Suspension over: UofL basketball bringing back Malik Williams with conditions https://t.co/ZTBz7Y1gwP
— WLKY (@WLKY) February 7, 2022
The decision to allow Williams to rejoin the team was made after a meeting between Pegues, athletic department officials, Williams and his mother.
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