Coach Joe Scott Takes a Break: What's Next for Air Force Basketball?

The Air Force Falcons men's basketball team is in a bit of a pickle. Their head coach, Joe Scott, has been put on the bench indefinitely. This comes after some concerns about how he's been treating the cadet-athletes. The academy is looking into it, and they're not saying much more until they figure things out. While Scott is on leave, assistant coach Jon Jordan will step in as the interim head coach. This news dropped just before a big home game against Nevada, which must have been a shock for the team and the fans.Scott has been with the Air Force Falcons for a while now. He first coached them from 2001 to 2004 and then came back in 2020. His first stint was pretty successful, but his second run hasn't been as smooth. The team's performance has been lackluster, with a current record of 3-14 and no conference wins. They're getting outscored by almost 28 points per game in conference losses. Player transfers have also been an issue. Some standout players have left the team, and there are no seniors on the current roster. Earlier this season, sophomore Kyle Marshall left, citing personal reasons. Before joining the Air Force, Scott coached at Princeton, Denver, Holy Cross, and Georgia. His record has been mixed, with some highs and lows. It's unclear what the future holds for him and the Air Force Falcons, but one thing is for sure: they're at a crossroads.