# Troubling details emerge behind Columbia women basketball coach’s suspension: ‘Unhinged person’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/troubling-details-emerge-behind-columbia-women-basketball-coachs-suspension-unhinged-person/
- Published: 2026-11-13T15:43:18+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T16:39:24+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/13/sports/troubling-details-emerge-behind-columbia-women-basketball-coach-megan-griffiths-suspension/
- Topics: Basketball, Sport, World

## Key points

- Fifteen former players say Columbia’s response was inadequate.
- The allegations include verbal abuse and mistreatment of injured players.
- Griffith returned after a three-game suspension.

## Summary

Megan Griffith returned to coach Columbia women’s basketball on Thursday after a three-game suspension, as 15 former players called the university’s disciplinary action inadequate. Their statement followed an external review prompted by allegations about Griffith’s conduct, and they said the programme needed meaningful accountability over concerns about players’ treatment and wellbeing.

A complaint filed in September, with statements from five other athletes, alleges verbal abuse, bullying and manipulation dating back to Griffith’s first season in 2016. The allegations include degrading remarks, threats to remove players who spoke Spanish, and requiring players to sit facing a gym corner after mistakes. Griffith said she took responsibility for times her conduct fell short, while Columbia said it was committed to athletes’ wellbeing and an inclusive environment. She has a record of 174 wins and 100 losses since taking over in 2016-17.

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