Coach has outburst, calls player 'stupid brown kid'

SYDMORE, Lial--McKenlan University head basketball coach Paul Dillian shocked players and fans at Monday night's game against Canthorne University, when he made a scene on the court and yelled a racial slur at his own player.

Each teams' players were shaking hands when Dillian, visibly angered at his team's 66-75 loss, began yelling, flailing his arms, and calling player Antoine LaNett expletives and a racist epithet.

Sports Network Grassadellia (SNG), switched camera angles and attempted to delay the audio as Dillian made his on-court tantrum. Dillian, who has headed McKenlan's basketball program since 2007, had to be escorted off the court by the team's assistant coaches and players.

During his rant, he reportedly yelled several expletives at LaNett, and called him a "stupid brown kid."

LaNett, a 21-year-old junior, appeared upset but remained calm during the episode, following a disappointing performance in which he made several turnovers, got into foul trouble, and scored just 6 points. He typically averages close to 20 points per game.

LaNett declined to speak with reporters in the locker room, and the school released a statement denouncing Dillian's comments and behaviour.

"We strongly condemn Coach Dillian's harmful actions and words tonight after the McKenlan-Canthorne game.  What Coach Dillian said was wrong, hurtful and unsportsmanlike. His behaviour was highly reprehensible and in direct contradiction to the values and code of conduct for both McKenlan University and the National Association of College Sport (NACS)," the statement read.

It continued, "We especially apologize to Antoine LaNett, who is a dedicated and celebrated player and student at McKenlan. We also apologize to the rest of the team and the fans who were offended by tonight's incident."

The statement also said school administrators will take "swift action" to resolve the incident. A spokesman for the NACS said the association would release a statement tomorrow.