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Air Force Hires Penn State Assistant Joe Crispin as Men’s Basketball Head Coach

The hire signals an offensive reset following a 3-29 season.

Overview

  • The United States Air Force Academy confirmed Crispin's selection in a press release and said an introductory press conference will be announced soon.
  • Crispin arrives after Joe Scott and the Academy parted ways in February following a January suspension tied to an investigation into player treatment.
  • Assistant Jon Jordan served as interim head coach as the Falcons finished 3-29 overall, 0-20 in the Mountain West, with a 25-game losing streak.
  • Crispin spent the past three seasons on Penn State’s staff and previously played professionally, including brief stints with the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns.
  • Before Penn State, he led Rowan University to a 114-54 record with three NCAA Tournament appearances, two conference titles, and a 2023 Sweet 16 run.