By Aris Barkas/ barkas@eurohoops.net
Τhe penalties for the incident (video) in Podgorica during the Eurocup game between Buducnost and Banvit were announced. Both E.J.Rowland and Sammy Mejia have to pay a heavy price, while Buducnost has also to pay a fine of 33.500 euros. To be exact, the penalties announced are the following as described in the official press release.
– Buducnost Voli Podgorica has been sanctioned with respective fines of 30,001, 1,500 and 2,000 Euros for the aggression by the public against players, lighting of fireworks, and throwing of objects onto the playing court in its home game against Banvit Bandirma, under Article 29.1 paragraph (e), 29.2 paragraph (e), and 29.2 paragraph (g) respectively of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.
– Mr. Earl Rowland, of Banvit Bandirma has been sanctioned with a fine of 30,001 for aggression against the public, under Article 27.1 a) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.
– Mr. Samuel Mejia, of Banvit Bandirma has been sanctioned with a temporary disqualification for the following three games and a fine of 30,001 for aggression against the public, under Article 27.1 a) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.