I would like to extend this message to the UNO administration, coaching staff, fans, alumni, family, friends, and most importantly my teammates. I sincerely apologize for my actions tonight. I am sorry for my erratic behavior on the most prestigious stage in college basketball. I embarrassed and did not represent my university well tonight.
I am a very competitive and passionate player/person and, tonight, I let my emotions take away from my teams success and integrity. I take full responsibility for my selfish actions and I will accept whatever consequences my coaches and university's administration choose to give me.
I regret this as one of the biggest mistakes I have made in my life. I am extremely sorry to disgrace my family, my team, and university. I will take this moment as a major learning experience and work on becoming a better man/teammate.
To one of my closest friends on the team throughout my three years here, Christavious, I apologize and should've checked myself before I reacted. Even though that happened, I still love you with all my heart and will always have your back through whatever situation.
And to the rest of my teammates, I am sorry to have let you guys down and let my actions of stupidity overshadow our success. I never wanted my emotions to hinder our historical moment and story.
I promise to make a commitment to changing for the better of my team. It has been an honor to battle this season with you group of guys. I know it may be hard to forgive me now, but I love each and every one of you guys forever no matter what!
Sincerely,
Travin Thibodeaux
