ASUN suspends official after Jacksonville men’s basketball coach alleges ‘offensive slur’ during interaction

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The Athletic Sun Conference has suspended an official who was involved in an on court dispute with Jacksonville University men’s basketball coach Jordan Mincy during a game against North Alabama on Saturday. 

The suspension follows Mincy's allegation that an "offensive slur" was made by an official during the interaction which led to the coach’s ejection.

Jacksonville Dolphins head coach Jordan Mincy talks to his team during the second half of an ASUN Conference mens basketball matchup Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 at Jacksonville University's Swisher Gymnasium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bellarmine Knights defeated the Jacksonville Dolphins 63-61. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK)

The incident took place just over three minutes into the game after the Jacksonville Dolphins were called for a foul.

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According to the Florida Times-Union, Mincy approached officials for an explanation and was then given a technical foul and ejected from the game. Videos shared on social media show a visibly frustrated Mincy approaching athletic director Alex Ricker-Gilbert in the stands after being thrown out of the game. 

Mincy would not elaborate on what was said, but told the outlet that it was an "offensive slur."

"It's why I reacted the way I did," he continued. "But [Jacksonville University] and Alex [Ricker-Gilbert] had my back and the ASUN has dealt with it. We're going to move on." 

Jacksonville Dolphins head coach Jordan Mincy argues a call during the second half of an NCAA men’s basketball game Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 at the University of North Florida’s UNF Arena in