Evansville fired Walter McCarty on Tuesday as a result of ongoing investigations that led to his being placed on administrative leave in the first place. The second-year head coach was initially put on leave right after Christmas from allegations of sexual misconduct and violations of the school’s Title IX policy, but the ongoing investigation revealed that to be just the beginning. ESPN obtained a memo sent to members of the university community where the president noted that McCarty tried to improperly influence witnesses.
This is much more than a promising coaching career being cut short by his own actions; McCarty is going to be in some serious hot water legally. He has long been highly thought of by others, so seeing this develop is just that much more disappointing.
Evansville will now be led by former Butler and Iowa head coach Todd Lickliter, who was an assistant under McCarty last season but had to resign due to health issues.
Tonight’s Menu
A busier night of action is ahead, and the key matchups to watch are largely early on.
- Northern Iowa has another road test ahead as they go to Southern Illinois (9 p.m.)
Walter McCarty dismissed as Evansville head coach--College Basketball Talk
Todd Lickliter: 4 things to know about the Evansville Aces' new basketball head coach--Evansville Courier & Press
Evansville hires Todd Lickliter as basketball head coach hours after firing Walter McCarty--Evansville Courier & Press
Head Coach Todd Lickliter--Eville-Ways
Fire Mark Spencer--Eville-Ways
Staying Optimistic--Eville-Ways
Todd Lickliter named head men’s basketball coach at UE--gopurpleaces.com
Keith Fisher III eager to play in his first Illinois State-Bradley rivalry game--The Pantagraph
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