Wisconsin Basketball Coach Marisa Moseley Accused of Player Mistreatment
Former player Tessa Towers alleges toxic behavior by Moseley and staff, prompting an investigation by the university.
- Tessa Towers, a former Wisconsin women's basketball player now at Ball State, accused head coach Marisa Moseley of creating a toxic environment and mistreating her during her time with the team.
- Towers alleged she was forced to sign a release granting the coach access to her therapy sessions under threat of being removed from the team.
- Additional claims include being pressured to undergo autism testing, being excluded from team trips, and being coerced into choosing between hospitalization or dismissal from the team.
- The University of Wisconsin has acknowledged the allegations and announced an investigation, citing federal privacy laws as a limitation in addressing specific claims publicly.
- Several former Wisconsin players have expressed support for Towers' allegations on social media, while Moseley's coaching record includes a 44-68 record over four seasons with the team.