Seattle U. suspends coach after reported racial slur

Seattle University placed men's basketball coach Jim Hayford on administrative leave after allegations that he used a racial slur during a scrimmage.

According to a report from Stadium, Hayford said the "n-word" twice during a scrimmage on Thursday.

He apologized to the team on Friday, but the majority of players reportedly were refusing to play for him.

Hayford was placed on leave on Friday, Seattle athletic director