UC Davis said on Wednesday it was suspending its entire varsity baseball team and putting coaching staff on administrative leave after the university was made aware of allegations of misconduct involving the team. The university did not detail specifics of the allegations, which are being investigated by the UC Davis Office of Compliance and Policy.The review is expected to last for the “first couple of months of the fall quarter.” The university said it was too soon to know when team practices would resume. A UC Davis release included resources for student counseling. “We are committed to conducting a thorough assessment to determine the best path forward to provide a safe and inclusive experience for all team members,” the university said. KCRA 3 obtained a copy of a letter sent to incoming players for the baseball program informing them of the suspension.The letter outlined the terms of the investigation, saying it would last for a couple of months. It went on to indicate that it’s “too early to know definitively when team activities, including fall practice and weights, may start.”It also acknowledges concerns student-athletes might have about their status, saying this review would not impact admission or scholarships with UC Davis, but any incoming athletes wanting to consider other opportunities could do so.The fall quarter is set to begin on Sept. 20. This story is developing. Stay with KCRA 3 for updates.
UC Davis said on Wednesday it was suspending its entire varsity baseball team and putting coaching staff on administrative leave after the university was made aware of allegations of misconduct involving the team.
The university did not detail specifics of the allegations, which are being investigated by the UC Davis Office of Compliance and Policy.
The review is expected to last for the “first couple of months of the fall quarter.” The university said it was too soon to know when team practices would resume.
A UC Davis release included resources for student counseling.
“We are committed to conducting a thorough assessment to determine the best path forward to provide a safe and inclusive experience for all team members,” the university said.
KCRA 3 obtained a copy of a letter sent to incoming players for the baseball program informing them of the suspension.
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The letter outlined the terms of the investigation, saying it would last for a couple of months. It went on to indicate that it’s “too early to know definitively when team activities, including fall practice and weights, may start.”
It also acknowledges concerns student-athletes might have about their status, saying this review would not impact admission or scholarships with UC Davis, but any incoming athletes wanting to consider other opportunities could do so.
The fall quarter is set to begin on Sept. 20.
This story is developing. Stay with KCRA 3 for updates.
