The Big 12 recently announced a formal reprimand for Kansas State University (KSU) regarding the chaotic court-storming incident Monday.
According to the Associated Press, Bob Bowlsby, the conference's commissioner, released his statement Wednesday, the same day Nathan Power revealed himself as the student who elbowed Kansas forward Jamari Traylor on the court.
KSU has not faced any penalties, but the school's athletic director issued a formal apology and their president addressed the situation in an open letter. After upsetting their in-state rival at home, KSU basketball fans flooded the court and the situation quickly became dangerous.
Revisions to policies and procedures must guarantee that no future incidents occur," Bowlsby said in his statement. "In order to effectively and uniformly ensure the integrity of our contests, the security of the student-athletes and coaches, and the safety of the spectators."
"Maintenance of a sports-like environment around our contests is among the most important responsibilities shared by our members and enforced by the conference office," he said. "The events following the KU vs. K-State game should be a call to action for all of us."
During the chaos, Kansas head basketball coach Bill Self was pinned against the scorer's table and several of his players could not reach the visitor's locker room. Court-storming is not banned in college sports, but it more often than not is carried out safely and without incident.
Also Wednesday, the AP reported, KSU police said Power met with authorities on Tuesday and was cited for disorderly conduct. The KSU police said they consider the matter to be closed.
"I am sorry that I made the KU basketball team-Jamari Traylor in particular-feel disrespected," Power wrote in his open letter. "By no means can I change what took place but in the future I will be aware of how emotions can impact good judgment."
