Key takeaways:
- Texas Tech University has suspended men’s basketball head coach Mark Adams after he made an inappropriate, unacceptable, and racially insensitive comment during a coaching session.
- The university has not yet released any details about the length of Adams’ suspension or the potential consequences he may face.
- The incident has sparked outrage among students, alumni, and community members, who have called for Adams to be fired.
Texas Tech University has suspended men’s basketball head coach Mark Adams after he made an inappropriate, unacceptable, and racially insensitive comment during a coaching session last week.
The university released a statement on Sunday, saying that Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt was made aware of the incident on Friday. During the session, Adams encouraged a player, whose race was not revealed, to be more receptive to coaching by referencing Bible verses that centered around “workers, teachers, parents, and slaves serving their masters.”
Texas Tech said in its statement that Adams’ comments were “inappropriate, unacceptable, and racially insensitive.” The university also said that it has suspended Adams and is conducting an investigation into the incident.
The university has not yet released any details about the length of Adams’ suspension or the potential consequences he may face. However, Texas Tech said that it is committed to creating an environment of respect and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff.
The incident has sparked outrage among students, alumni, and community members, who have called for Adams to be fired. Texas Tech has not yet responded to these calls, but the university said that it is taking the incident seriously and will take appropriate action once the investigation is complete.
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