Why was Kansas assistant coach Joe Dooley suspended?

Joe Dooley was suspended for three weeks after being arrested for driving under the influence.

What charges does Joe Dooley face?

Dooley faces charges including DUI, failure to stop at an accident with injury or damage, and transporting an open container.

When does Joe Dooley's suspension end?

His suspension is set to end after the Kansas Jayhawks' Big 12 road game at West Virginia on January 10.

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Kansas Coach Suspends Assistant Over DUI Arrest

22 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Assistant Coach Joe Dooley arrested for DUI on December 20.
Dooley faces charges including hit-and-run and open container.
He received a three-week suspension from Bill Self.

Kansas Coach Suspends Assistant Over DUI Arrest

Kansas men's basketball assistant coach Joe Dooley has been suspended for three weeks following his arrest for driving under the influence. The incident occurred on Saturday, December 20, and Dooley was subsequently charged with DUI, failure to stop at an accident, and transporting an open container.

Head coach Bill Self confirmed the suspension on Sunday, December 21, expressing that Dooley exercised poor judgment. Dooley, who is in his 13th season as an assistant at Kansas, has accepted responsibility and is remorseful for his actions. He was released on bond shortly after his arrest.

The suspension is effective immediately and will last through Kansas's Big 12 road game at West Virginia on Saturday, January 10. The Jayhawks are scheduled to host Davidson on Monday, December 22, before their Christmas break.

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