University of Cincinnati announces settlement with former Bearcats head coach John Brannen
The University of Cincinnati announced a settlement agreement Thursday with former Bearcats men's basketball head coach John Brannen.
"John Brannen and the University of Cincinnati have reached an amicable resolution. Both parties look forward to putting this matter behind them and focusing on the future," the statement from UC's department of athletics read.
The Enquirer's Keith Jenkins reported in May 2021 that when UC fired Brannen, it accused the coach of using methods of intimidation against players and making payment of special benefits for an unnamed player. UC also accused Brannen of jeopardizing or disregarding the well-being, health and safety of his players, according to documents obtained by The Enquirer.
The firing was preceded by a written reprimand months earlier.
Last October, Brannen dropped his federal suit and refiled a suit in the Ohio Court of Claims. Brannen's case against UC was scheduled to go to trial in May 2023.
Earlier this week, the University of Dayton Flyers' men's basketball team announced that Brannen will serve as a program analyst and senior special assistant.
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