LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville men’s basketball forward/center Malik Williams has been suspended for Tuesday’s home game against North Carolina, interim head coach Mike Pegues announced on his radio show Monday night.

Pegues said the suspension was “one game for now”, but characterized it more so as “indefinite”.

“Bottom line, there’s a standard which all of our guys are expected to meet,” he said. “Unfortunately, Malik hasn’t met that standard at different times throughout the year.

“As a result of that, now that I’m the interim head coach, I feel like it’s my duty and responsibility to maintain the character and the integrity in our locker room. When and if Malik decides he wants to partake in that, he will be welcomed back with open arms.”

Last week, the university and head coach Chris Mack mutually parted ways, with Pegues taking over as interim. The Cardinals (11-10, 5-6 ACC) fell to Duke 74-65 on Saturday, and have lost six of their last seven games.