**Air Force Basketball Coach Joe Scott Suspended Amid Investigation**
**Meta Description:** Air Force men’s basketball coach Joe Scott has been suspended indefinitely as an investigation into his treatment of cadet-athletes is underway.
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**Air Force Basketball Coach Joe Scott Suspended Amid Investigation**
The Air Force Academy has announced the indefinite suspension of men’s basketball coach Joe Scott, pending an investigation into his treatment of cadet-athletes. The decision was made public on Saturday, with the academy stating that no further details will be released at this time. Assistant coach Joe Jordan will take over as interim head coach during this period.
Joe Scott, 60, is currently in his second tenure with the Air Force basketball program. He previously served as head coach from 2000 to 2004 before returning in 2020. Throughout his ten seasons as head coach, Scott has compiled a record of 97 wins and 183 losses. This season has been particularly challenging for the Falcons, who currently hold a record of 3-14.
In his decade-long coaching career at Air Force, Scott has only achieved one winning season, which occurred in 2003-04 when the team finished with a 22-7 record. That year, the Falcons were crowned Mountain West Conference regular-season champions and received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament.
Following his initial stint at Air Force, Scott took the head coaching position at Princeton, where he spent three seasons and recorded a 38-45 record. He then moved on to the University of Denver, serving as head coach from 2007 to 2016, where he achieved a 146-132 record and made one postseason appearance in the NIT. However, he was let go with two years remaining on his contract.
After his time at Denver, Scott worked as an assistant coach at Holy Cross and later at Georgia under Tom Crean before returning to Air Force. His overall head coaching record stands at 281 wins and 360 losses.
Joe Jordan’s first game as interim head coach will take place on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET, where the Falcons will face the Nevada Wolf Pack at home.
**FAQ**
**What led to Joe Scott’s suspension?**
Joe Scott was suspended indefinitely pending an investigation into his treatment of cadet-athletes, as announced by the Air Force Academy.
