Texas has suspended men’s basketball coach Chris Beard “until further notice” after he was arrested Monday morning on a felony domestic violence charge.
“The University takes matters of interpersonal violence involving members of its community seriously. Given the information available, The University has suspended Chris Beard from his position as head coach of Men’s Basketball and will withhold his pay until further notice,” the school said in a statement.
BREAKING: University of Texas head men’s basketball coach Chris Beard was arrested and charged with assault on a family member early Monday, Austin police confirm. We are attempting to learn more.
— Tony Plohetski (@tplohetski) December 12, 2022
Chris Beard, men’s head basketball coach at the University of Texas, was arrested and charged with assault on a family/household member this morning
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