Binghamton Blues
Head Basketball Coach Kevin Broadus Ousted For Now, Athletic Department Under Investigation
by Seth Orensky and Angus Dunk
In the latest news out of Binghamton, the Bearcats have placed Coach Broadus on an indefinite paid leave of absence. Broadus, who led the team to their first ever NCAA tournament last March, is being replaced by former NBA player Mark Macon. Macon, a former first round pick, spent the past two seasons behind the bench as an assistant coach under Broadus. The change came just two days after Broadus was suspended from recruiting off of campus for a month because of illegal contact with recruits earlier this year. With just 11 players left on the team’s roster after six players were dismissed earlier this month, Binghamton has just under a month to prepare for the team’s season opener against Bloomsburg University.
On Broadus’s suspension, interim athletic director James Norris said at the time of the decision, “There have been continuing incidents of concern related to the men’s basketball programs that do not measure up to Binghamton University’s high standards… earlier today (October 13), I placed Coach Kevin Broadus on paid leave of absence from his coaching duties until further notice. Additionally, Coach Broadus has assured me of his cooperation with the upcoming athletic program audit…”
The school’s entire athletic program is currently under review by the State University of New York (SUNY) system of colleges. The sanction was self-imposed by Binghamton University’s president, Lois Defleur, who met with SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher last week to discuss the details of the investigation. Zimpher said, “These steps are necessary to remove any doubt whatsoever about the quality and integrity of the athletic and academic enterprises of Binghamton University and to strengthen or change any processes and procedures necessary in furtherance of our goal.” The review will be conducted by the trustees board of SUNY and specifically focus on the details of the Bearcats athletic program in following America East and NCAA rules and policies.
by Seth Orensky and Angus Dunk
In the latest news out of Binghamton, the Bearcats have placed Coach Broadus on an indefinite paid leave of absence. Broadus, who led the team to their first ever NCAA tournament last March, is being replaced by former NBA player Mark Macon. Macon, a former first round pick, spent the past two seasons behind the bench as an assistant coach under Broadus. The change came just two days after Broadus was suspended from recruiting off of campus for a month because of illegal contact with recruits earlier this year. With just 11 players left on the team’s roster after six players were dismissed earlier this month, Binghamton has just under a month to prepare for the team’s season opener against Bloomsburg University.
On Broadus’s suspension, interim athletic director James Norris said at the time of the decision, “There have been continuing incidents of concern related to the men’s basketball programs that do not measure up to Binghamton University’s high standards… earlier today (October 13), I placed Coach Kevin Broadus on paid leave of absence from his coaching duties until further notice. Additionally, Coach Broadus has assured me of his cooperation with the upcoming athletic program audit…”
The school’s entire athletic program is currently under review by the State University of New York (SUNY) system of colleges. The sanction was self-imposed by Binghamton University’s president, Lois Defleur, who met with SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher last week to discuss the details of the investigation. Zimpher said, “These steps are necessary to remove any doubt whatsoever about the quality and integrity of the athletic and academic enterprises of Binghamton University and to strengthen or change any processes and procedures necessary in furtherance of our goal.” The review will be conducted by the trustees board of SUNY and specifically focus on the details of the Bearcats athletic program in following America East and NCAA rules and policies.
Labels: Angus Dunk, Men's Basketball, Seth Orensky
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