Air Force Academy suspends head men’s basketball coach Joe Scott indefinitely
Bradley Davis
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Air Force Academy announced in a press release its suspension of head men’s basketball coach Joe Scott indefinitely while the school investigates his treatment of his cadet athletes.
The military academy said assistant coach Jon Jordan will serve as interim head coach. The team is canceling all media availability during today’s home game against Nevada. The press release did not elaborate on the type of treatment Scott is accused of.
Scott said in a statement that he is cooperating in the investigation.
“In response to today’s action, I will fully cooperate with the investigation and look forward to a proper resolution of this matter. I will not have any further comment until the matter is resolved,” Scott said.
Scott led the Falcons to one of their most successful seasons in program history during his first stint as head coach from 2001 to 2004, winning the school’s first Mountain West title and first NCAA tournament appearance in 42 years.
Scott has not found the same success in his second go-around as head coach at the Academy. The Falcons have not had a winning season since he took over in 2020. The team is 3-14 headed into Saturday’s game with Nevada.