Adam Zagoria covers basketball at all levels. He is the author of two books and an award-winning journalist whose articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Sports Illustrated, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide.
Creighton coach Greg McDermott apologizes for ‘plantation’ comment after Xavier loss
By ADAM ZAGORIA
Creighton coach Greg McDermott has issued an apology for making a reference to a “plantation” in the locker room after his team’s 77-69 loss to Xavier on Saturday.
In a Twitter post, McDermott said he told the team he would “need everybody to stay on the plantation” and “can’t have everybody leave.”
He said he “immediately recognized my egregious mistake and quickly addressed my use of such insensitive words with the team.”
— Coaches For Action (@coaches4action) March 3, 2021
Creighton issued a separate statement on McDermott, saying he “used deplorable language that is inconsistent with the university’s values and commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.” The school declined to disclose the nature of any disciplinary action he might receive.”
Creighton’s full statement regarding the offensive language used by Creighton Head Men’s Basketball Coach Greg McDermott. pic.twitter.com/3YuS7tccPe
Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle.
A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013.
He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children.
