Five ex-Wisconsin women's basketball players sue former coach Marisa Moseley, alleging mental abuse

Five former players of the University of Wisconsin's women's basketball team have filed a lawsuit against their former coach, Marisa Moseley, alleging mental abuse during their time on the team. The players claim that Moseley engaged in abusive and controlling behavior, including belittling them, manipulating their playing time, and creating a toxic team environment. They further allege that school officials were aware of the situation but failed to take any action to address the issues. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and changes to the university's policies and procedures regarding the handling of complaints against coaches. The university has stated that it takes such allegations seriously and will investigate the matter thoroughly. This case highlights the ongoing concerns about the treatment of student-athletes and the responsibility of educational institutions to provide a safe and supportive environment for their students. The outcome of this lawsuit could have significant implications for the management of college sports programs and the accountability of coaches.