The University of Connecticut has agreed to pay former men's basketball coach Kevin Ollie $3.9 million for damage to his reputation and for his attorney's fees. Ollie sued his former employer after he was fired in March 2018 over alleged recruiting violations and a losing season.
UConn said in a statement issued Thursday that the settlement would avoid “costly and protracted litigation.”
The school has already paid Ollie $11 million. Back in January, an arbitrator ruled that the university needed to pay off that amount, which was remaining on his contract when he was let go, because his firing violated a union agreement.
Ollie said he was pleased the matter is now fully resolved.
“I am grateful that we were able to reach agreement,” Ollie said in a joint statement with the university. “My time at UConn as a student-athlete and coach is something I will always cherish.”
