The University of Connecticut announced on Saturday it has "initiated disciplinary procedures" to fire men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie.
“It is unfortunate that this decision became necessary. As with all of our programs, we hold men’s basketball to the highest standards. We will begin a national search immediately to identify our next head coach," athletic director David Benedict said in a statement. “The University will have no further comment on the matter until the completion of both the University’s disciplinary process and the ongoing NCAA investigation.”
"The men's basketball program has a proud history and a tradition of excellence," UConn president Susan Herbst said. "Our goal, above all, is to ensure we have a program that UConn Nation can be proud of, including our students, alumni, fans, and all our committed supporters."
The university announced in January it was the center of an NCAA investigation but provided no further details.
Ollie played for UConn under Jim Calhoun before spending over a decade in the NBA and eventually becoming Calhoun’s assistant coach. He then became the interim head coach in 2012 after Calhoun retired. Ollie led UConn to a national title in 2014.
The team finished 14-18 this past season.