‘It’s messed up’: Utah coach slams ‘racial hate crimes’ that forced team to move hotels – video

Utah women’s basketball coach Lynne Roberts said her team has experienced a series of “racial hate crimes” and had to change hotels during the NCAA Tournament due to safety concerns.

Utah, South Dakota State and UC Irvine all stayed in hotels in Idaho due to the lack of hotel space in Spokane. Far-right extremists are present in the region. Roberts said the NCAA and the host school, Gonzaga, worked to relocate the team after the incident. She added, “If our players and staff don’t feel safe in an NCAA Tournament environment, it’s a mess… this should be a positive for everyone involved.”