Wow.
"...segregated practices and travel accomodations [sic]." ?????????? (as an aside, spelling error not mine)
That is shocking! I would really like to know the specific details regarding those (likely tacit) procedures.
The verbal insults are terrible, with "West Side Ghetto" being in a league of its own, but unfortunately verbal abuse is not something we haven't heard of before from coaches. And aside from "West Side Ghetto," it's more subjective as to whether it was racial...
...but again, SEGREGATION?!?!
I have to admit, I was impressed by Matt Bollant's success at Wisconsin – Green Bay, but (whether right or wrong) I did actually wonder how his coaching would translate in switching from Wisconsin – Green Bay (which, IIRC, had a literally all-white team) to the University of Illinois, a more diverse location, and especially since you would think Chicago (an even more diverse major city just a 2-hour drive away) would be their main recruiting territory.
I guess I have my answer now!
In terms of basketball recruiting, I know Matt Bollant was heavily pursuing Tori McCoy and Illinois was actually considered a legitimate contender (maybe even top 5), b/c she is very close to her family. We'll see how this situation unfolds and if McCoy subsequently crosses Illinois off her list.