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Air Force Basketball Coach Suspended Amid Investigation

1/17/2026

Summary

Story summary

Air Force Academy announced January 17 that Air Force men's basketball coach Joe Scott has been suspended indefinitely amid an investigation into his treatment of cadet-athletes.
Assistant coach Jon Jordan will serve as interim head coach.
Scott has been in his second tenure since 2020 and owns a 3-14 this season and a 97-183 overall.
The Nevada game is set for 4 p.m. ET on January 17 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

History

Historical Context

Title IX, enacted in 1972, mandated gender equality in educational programs, including athletics, leading to increased scrutiny of institutions like the Air Force Academy. In 2003, allegations of sexual assault and harassment emerged, revealing systemic issues within the academy. The indefinite suspension of coach Joe Scott amid mistreatment allegations underscores ongoing challenges in ensuring accountability and reform in college sports to protect cadet-athletes.

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Story summary

Air Force Academy announced January 17 that Air Force men's basketball coach Joe Scott has been suspended indefinitely amid an investigation into his treatment of cadet-athletes.
Assistant coach Jon Jordan will serve as interim head coach.
Scott has been in his second tenure since 2020 and owns a 3-14 this season and a 97-183 overall.
The Nevada game is set for 4 p.m. ET on January 17 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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