Why was Joe Scott suspended as Air Force's head basketball coach?

Joe Scott was suspended pending an investigation into the treatment of cadet-athletes.

What was Joe Scott's record during his second tenure at Air Force?

During his second tenure, the Falcons failed to finish better than 10th place in the Mountain West, including last-place finishes in the last two seasons.

Did Joe Scott have success in his first tenure at Air Force?

Yes, in his first tenure from 1999-2004, he guided Air Force to the 2004 NCAA tournament and won the Mountain West regular-season title.

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Air Force Basketball Coach Scott Out After Investigation

21 Feb

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Summary

Joe Scott was suspended pending an investigation into treatment of cadet-athletes.
Scott's second tenure saw the Falcons finish last in the Mountain West.
His first tenure led Air Force to the 2004 NCAA tournament.

Air Force Basketball Coach Scott Out After Investigation

Air Force has parted ways with head basketball coach Joe Scott, as announced by the school on Friday, February 21, 2026. Scott had been suspended indefinitely last month, initiating an inquiry into the alleged mistreatment of cadet-athletes. During his recent tenure, which began in 2020, the Falcons failed to achieve a top-10 finish in the Mountain West Conference, concluding their last two seasons in last place. The team's record was 3-14 overall, including a 0-6 conference record, at the time of his suspension.