Binghamton has elected not to participate in the 2010 America East Conference Tournament, the school announced in a statement on Monday.
In a statement, President Lois B. DeFleur said, “This action is being done voluntarily as part of our commitment to move forward as we develop a comprehensive plan to address the recommendations of the recent review.” DeFleur referred to a recent report led by retired New York judge Judith Kaye, alleging numerous improprieties that led to several players being booted from the team and head coach Kevin Broadus being placed on administrative leave.
America East Commissioner Patrick Nero commented in a statement released Monday night: “We support Binghamton University’s decision, it is an important step forward. Our attention now is focused on the men’s and women’s teams competing this weekend. “
Binghamton went 13-18 overall, including an 8-8 record in America East games. The Bearcats would have been the No. 5 seed in the conference tournament. Instead, all four teams that finished below them in the standings will be bumped up and there will be no game between the No. 8 and No. 9 seeds.
