Air Force basketball opens 2-1 under new coach Joe Crispin
The gist
Air Force beat Calumet 107-55 to snap a 26-game losing streak in its home opener under first-year coach Joe Crispin.
The Falcons returned all five starters after a 3-29 season and host Loyola Chicago next.
How it unfolded
- Feb 20, 2026Air Force Academy and head coach Joe Scott announced a mutual parting of ways, following an investigation into his treatment of cadet-athletes that resulted in his indefinite suspension.
- Mar 18, 2026Joe Crispin was named head men's basketball coach at Air Force, announced by Director of Athletics Nathan Pine.
- Mar 31, 2026Crispin was formally introduced at a press conference and meet & greet at the Falcon Stadium East Club.
Key terms
- Mountain West
- A collegiate athletic conference in the Western United States competing in NCAA Division I.
- cadet-athletes
- Students training to become military officers who also compete in intercollegiate sports.
Source: Wikipedia