Former Head Men’s Basketball Coach Claims Unlawful Termination Over Race-based Recruiting
By Courtney L. Flowers and Erica J. Zonder
Former head men’s basketball coach David Pasiak filed a lawsuit against Onondaga Community College (OCC) alleging defamation and unlawful termination. Pasiak, who served as the head coach from 2000-15 and as the Associate Athletic Director at OCC, alleges he was fired in retaliation for his refusal to recruit players based on race.
More specifically the lawsuit filed in the United States District Court of the Northern District of New Yor