Former Texas State coach Kaspar denies allegations of racism
Read full article: Former Texas State coach Kaspar denies allegations of racismAUSTIN, Texas ā Danny Kaspar, the former Texas State basketball coach who resigned while under investigation for allegations he directed racist taunts at Black players, said he holds āonly love in my heart for people of all races, colors and creedsā in a resignation letter released Wednesday by the school. Kaspar resigned Sept. 22 while the school probed allegations raised by a former Bobcats player who had transferred. In his letter, Kaspar noted he had been a coach for 29 years, the last seven with Texas State, and that most of his players over his career were Black. The school has asked the state attorney general to let it withhold other information related to the investigation, which has not been released. āThe Department of Athletics is committed to strengthening our university culture that values and supports diversity, equity and inclusion for our student-athletes, staff, and community,ā Texas State Athletic Director Larry Teis said when the investigation was announced.