A former basketball player says she was physically abused by her coach . And on Wednesday , that coach , Bill Gibbons , announced to the team that he would `` step back '' from his duties while the college reviews the allegations . Ashley Cooper , 20 , says Holy Cross coach Bill Gibbons beat her , yanked her hair . Holy Cross will review the allegations ; Gibbons is on administrative leave .
A former basketball player says she was physically abused by her coach . Ashley Cooper , 20 , says Holy Cross coach Bill Gibbons beat her , yanked her hair . Holy Cross will review the allegations ; Gibbons is on administrative leave .