Brandeis men's basketball coach fired amid discrimination allegations

WALTHAM, Mass. — The men's basketball coach at Brandeis University has been fired amid allegations of discrimination.

The school announced it fired Coach Brian Meehan in a letter released to the community Thursday.

Brandeis President Ron Liebowitz says the school received complaints about Meehan, who coached the team for 15 years, last year.

Those complaints accused Meehan of preferential and discriminatory treatment, unprofessional behavior, and racially-biased harassment.

Those allegations were investigated, and disciplinary action was taken.

Earlier this week, a new complaint was brought against the coach.

The school says it investigated - and ultimately decided to fire Meehan.

Part of the statement from Liebowitz reads as follows:

"I am deeply disturbed by these complaints. I want to be absolutely clear: At Brandeis, there is zero tolerance for discriminating against any student, staff member, faculty member, or visitor because of their race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or any other aspect of their identity. You can and should read our official non-discrimination policy but this goes beyond policy. It is also very important to me that students, staff, and faculty members know where they can go if they feel they have experienced any type of discrimination."

Deadspin reports that current and former players told the website players were often verbally abused.
The school has not yet commented on any specific allegations.

Former Coach Meehan has not yet released a statement on the incident.

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