I think that when a kid makes a mistake, a serious mistake, he needs to pay for it, he needs to recognize that he's made a serious mistake. But then I think we have an obligation to afford him the opportunity to redeem himself. Certainly, redemption is a great part of our point of view. This is a real tough one. You want a young person to be able to have a chance to get on with their life if they have been punished.
Young people have to know that there are consequences to behavior.
You did this and therefore you've lost some chances and you will not be rewarded. I wouldn't organize a protest at the university. But on the other hand, I wouldn't be part of the welcoming committee. Too many young players will make for substandard play, which will so disillusion onlookers that they'll turn instead to water polo. The NBA will be fine.