Utah Basketball Team Faces Racial Hate Crimes During NCAA Tournament Stay

Published: 26 March 2024 at 11:12

Utah basketball coach Lynne Roberts revealed that the team experienced racial hate crimes and safety concerns at their first NCAA Tournament hotel, leading to a hotel change. Hate crimes occurred in Coeur d\'Alene, Idaho, where teams were lodged due to limited hotel space in Spokane. Roberts emphasized the impact on players and staff\'s sense of safety and highlighted the efforts made by the NCAA and Gonzaga to address the situation. The incident shed light on the presence of far-right extremists in the region, including hate groups like Identity Evropa and Proud Boys.

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