Air Force Men's Basketball Coach Suspended Amid Athlete Treatment Investigation; Interim Coach Named

January 17, 2026
Air Force Men's Basketball Coach Suspended Amid Athlete Treatment Investigation; Interim Coach Named
  • The academy has not disclosed the nature of the treatment concerns under investigation.

  • If the investigation uncovers issues, the program could see broader policy reforms or personnel changes.

  • The incident highlights ongoing concerns about athlete welfare at service academies and may trigger stronger internal review processes.

  • ESPN’s Jeff Borzello and The Associated Press contributed information for the report.

  • The report attributes information to ESPN's Jeff Borzello and The Associated Press.

  • The development represents a major crisis for the program and disrupts the schedule as the investigation unfolds.

  • The academy canceled all media availability for the team’s home game against Nevada on the day of the announcement.

  • Jon Jordan will serve as interim head coach for the game against Nevada as the investigation proceeds.

  • Air Force men's basketball head coach Joe Scott has been suspended indefinitely amid an investigation into the treatment of cadet-athletes, with assistant coach Jon Jordan named interim head coach.

  • Air Force hosts Nevada on the day of the announcement, with limited context about broader program timelines.

  • The scope, potential outcomes, and timeline of the investigation remain unclear, with possible results ranging from reinstatement to termination.

  • Scott has said he will fully cooperate, will refrain from comment until resolution, and looks forward to a proper outcome.

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