Utah Tech Women's Basketball Coach JD Gustin Suspended Following Misconduct Investigation

Despite allegations of bullying and retaliation from over 20 players, Gustin will remain as head coach as the university uses the findings to improve the program.

• Utah Tech women's basketball coach JD Gustin has been suspended for two games following an investigation into allegations of misconduct by players.
• The investigation was prompted by a report submitted to the university in May by a private investigator hired by parents of Utah Tech players, alleging that Gustin bullied, physically intimidated, and retaliated against players dating back to 2018.
• More than 20 current and former players and assistant coaches anonymously alleged a wide range of misconduct against Gustin, including physical intimidation, unsolicited back rubs and shoulder massages, and comments about players’ bodies and sex lives.
• Some players also claimed that Gustin pulled their full-ride scholarships and kicked them off the team after discovering that they had made official complaints about his behavior.
• Gustin will remain as head coach, and the findings of the investigation will be used to improve the women’s basketball program.

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