George Washington says it has parted ways with men's basketball coach Mike Lonergan.
University provost Forrest Maltzman announced the move in a statement Saturday, saying Lonergan was no longer coach and that the school ``will not tolerate conduct that runs counter to'' the principles of inclusion and diversity.
George Washington conducted an investigation into players' allegations about Lonergan's behavior and conduct. Maltzman said it concluded that Lonergan ``engaged in conduct inconsistent with the university's values.''
Lonergan coached GW for the past five seasons and led it to the National Invitation Tournament championship last season.
Maltzman said an announcement on an interim coach was coming soon.
Below is the full statement from George Washington University Provost Forrest Maltzman:
Effective today, Mike Lonergan is no longer the Head Men's Basketball Coach of the George Washington University. The university will have an announcement soon about an interim coach.
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The university has created and is committed to maintaining a community where all students, faculty and staff feel welcome and comfortable. We value inclusion and diversity and will not tolerate conduct that runs counter to those principles.
The university recently conducted a thorough investigation into allegations concerning Coach Lonergan. The university concluded that Coach Lonergan had engaged in conduct inconsistent with the university’s values.
A broader review of the Department of Athletics and Recreation is currently underway and will be completed in the near future. We recognize and embrace our responsibility to provide a supportive and respectful environment for all members of our community.
