Wake Forest Basball Coach Tom Walter on Tuesday night released an apology on Tuesday night by television cameras after a clear homophobic slurr was caught during the NCAA regional loss.
Walter said in a statement issued by the school, “I am very sorry for my outbreak in frustration last night and I recognize that injury and disappointment.” “I own the results and I apologize to the University of Tennessee, Wake Forest University, and SEC & ACC.”
Walter, who has coached demon decances since 2010, said that “Language does not reflect my values or standards of this program.”
Wake Forest Athletic Director John Curry said he was “surprised and deeply disappointed” from the incident, which took place during a 11–5 victory by volunteers to win the Noxville regional regional.
“I feel badly for those most injuries with such words,” Curry said, per ESPN. “This incident … is completely out of character for him and Wake Forest Athletics, Wake Forest University or Atlantic Coast does not meet the standards.”
Wake Forest ended its season with 39–22 records. Walter, 2023 ACC Coach of the Year, has directed the team for a 495–383-1 record.
-Bield level media
