University of Georgia Athletics
UGA Asst. Coach Jim Harrick, Jr. Suspended Pending Investigation
February 28, 2003 | Men's Basketball
Feb. 28, 2003
UGA ASSISTANT COACH HARRICK, JR.
SUSPENDED PENDING INVESTIGATION
ATHENS ---- Georgia assistant basketball coach Jim Harrick, Jr. has been suspended from his coaching duties pending the outcome of an investigation into charges made Thursday against the program, according to an announcment by Athletic Director Vince Dooley.
Under the terms of the suspension, Harrick will be precluded from participation in practices and games and will not travel in an official capacity. Harrick will be permitted to use the Georgia basketball office facilities at Stegeman Coliseum.
''In light of the seriousness of the allegations, we feel that it is appropriate to suspend Jim Harrick, Jr., with pay, until such time as these allegations are investigated to our satisfaction,'' Dooley said. ''Despite the many issues that we have had with Tony Cole in the past, we still feel this is the prudent course of action. It would certainly be our intent to get this matter resolved as quickly as possible, and it is our hope that the resolution is a positive one.''
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