In the wake of a scandal that rocked the men’s basketball team and drew national attention, Binghamton athletic director Dr. Joel Thirer resigned Wednesday and will be replaced on an interim basis by associate athletic director James Norris.Lois B. DeFleur, president of the University, announced the news on the school’s Web site and also outlined several other steps aimed at addressing the current crisis.
Six basketball players have been kicked off the team in the past week, including point guard Emanuel “Tiki” Mayben, who was arraigned last Thursday on cocaine distribution charges, and former Rutgers guard Corey Chandler, who was dismissed from the Big East program last month. The Bearcats only have seven scholarship players for the upcoming season.
