Air Force Academy Suspends Coach Joe Scott

The United States Air Force Academy announced on Saturday that men's basketball head coach Joe Scott has been suspended indefinitely pending an investigation into the treatment of cadet-athletes. The 60-year-old Scott, who is in his sixth season of a second stint with the program, was replaced for the team's game that evening by assistant coach Jon Jordan, who will serve as interim head coach.

No additional details about the investigation were released by academy officials. The Falcons, who hosted Nevada later that day, fell to the Wolf Pack 81-66 in Jordan's debut as interim coach. Air Force entered the matchup with a 3-14 record, mired in a 10-game losing streak that included an 0-6 start in Mountain West Conference play.

In a statement released through his agency, Scott expressed his intent to cooperate. "In response to today's action, I will fully cooperate with the investigation and look forward to a proper resolution of this matter," he said. "I will not have any further comment until the matter is resolved."

The suspension comes amid ongoing challenges for the Air Force program. The Falcons have not posted a winning season since finishing 18-14 in 2012-13 under previous...