Siena coach Jimmy Patsos under investigation for allegedly verbally abusing manager
Siena Saints head men’s basketball coach Jimmy Patsos is under investigation for allegedly verbally abusing a student manager of the team, according to a report.
The Albany Times Union shares news of the investigation Patsos is facing. The student manager filed a complaint with the school’s president, alleging that he has been the target of taunts and verbal abuse from the coach. The student, who has obsessive compulsive disorder, says he was teased by the coach.
“The complaint included allegations that Patsos called the student manager “insane” and teased him about his medications and other personal issues, including in front of players and others, that person said,” the Times Union reported.
A school spokesperson says the matter arose during an end-of-season review of the program.
Patsos, 51, went 8-24 this season — his fifth and worst at Siena. The team has gone 77-92 under his leadership.
