Overview
- An athletic department official confirmed Abdelmassih’s exit and said the school has parted ways, following his administrative leave that began in mid-December.
- Multiple outlets report the university has been reviewing Abdelmassih’s financial transactions related to his GM duties, with no specific findings disclosed.
- Abdelmassih said in a statement that he operated honestly and transparently within the parameters he was given.
- Pitino said he was told four days earlier to look for a new general manager and noted the program would continue without disruption.
- Reporting identifies roster and NIL negotiations as core GM responsibilities; sources cite a program budget north of $10 million, and one potential replacement, veteran assistant Tom Ostrom, was seen at Tuesday’s game.