The Air Force Academy and Joe Scott, head coach of the men’s basketball team, have agreed to part ways. The announcement was made earlier today.
Director of Athletics Nathan Pine acknowledged Scott’s impact on the program, stating: “Coach Scott’s passion for the game of basketball has long been evident in his competitive and direct coaching style. It was this coaching style that guided Air Force Basketball to some of the program’s most memorable achievements during his initial tenure at the Air Force Academy,” said Pine. “This is a different day, and now is the right time for a new voice and a new approach to drive the culture and success of the men’s basketball program, aligned with the Air Force Academy’s mission of forging leaders of character developed to lead in our Air Force and Space Force. We thank Coach Scott for his 10 years of service to the Academy and wish him and his family well.”
Scott also expressed gratitude in his statement: “I thank Nate Pine for his leadership. The Air Force Academy gave me my first head coaching opportunity and I am forever grateful. We will always be fans of Air Force Basketball,” Scott said.
No information about a successor or interim coach has been announced.
