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Cal Basketball Player Allegedly Called 'Terrorist' by Fan

Coach Requests Investigation, Player's Agent Reveals History of Abuse

  • Cal basketball player Fardaws Aimaq, whose parents are Afghan refugees, was allegedly called a 'terrorist' by a fan during a game against UTEP.
  • Aimaq confronted the fan in the stands after the game, a move that has been criticized by his coach, Mark Madsen.
  • Madsen has requested a formal investigation into the incident and asked for the fan to be barred from the premises.
  • The incident took place during the SoCal Challenge tournament in San Juan Capistrano, California.
  • Aimaq's agent, Daniel Poneman, stated that Aimaq has been subjected to similar abuse in the past, but this is the first time he has reacted.
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