CINCINNATI — Cincinnati fired head coach John Brannen following an investigation into reviews of a rift with Bearcats gamers.

The college fired Brannen six days after he was positioned on paid go away after six Cincinnati gamers determined to switch final month. Tim Morris will function interim coach till a substitute is employed.

“The choice to maneuver in a brand new route comes after an intensive evaluate of our program, which included conversations with student-athletes, coaches and workers, in addition to with Coach Brannen,” Cincinnati athletic director John Cunningham stated in an announcement. “Finally, the College is appearing in the most effective pursuits of our student-athletes and of the establishment, and this resolution is reflective of our dedication to each, in addition to to our values that we maintain pricey.”

Brannen was employed from Northern Kentucky in 2019 and 7 gamers he recruited have since left this system. 4 gamers who left this 12 months had been members of the 2020 freshman class who entered the switch portal throughout per week in March.

The Bearcats went 20-10 earlier than final season was canceled as a result of pandemic. They missed the NCAA Event this 12 months after going 12-11.

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