CHICAGO (AP) A former Loyola University basketball player says women's coach Sheryl Swoopes created a hostile environment and routinely threatened to cut players from the roster or have their scholarships scrapped.
The university said last week it was investigating the women's basketball program after allegations of player mistreatment surfaced. Details of the allegations were not released.
Former player Cate Soan told ABC's ''Good Morning America'' that Swoopes made her feel ''belittled'' and ''humiliated'' in a segment broadcast Thursday.
Ten of the 12 players that were expected to return from the current team have been granted or asked for releases to transfer.
Deputy athletic director Jermaine Truax said last week the allegations were ''more than concerning'' and Swoopes ''will fully cooperate'' with the investigation.
Swoopes did not respond to an email seeking comment.
