Morehouse College Investigates Handcuffing Incident Involving Basketball Coach Benjy Taylor
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Posted By: Will Moss on February 04, 2026 Morehouse College, a prestigious Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Atlanta, Georgia, is facing scrutiny over its handling of an incident involving the handcuffing of its basketball coach, Benjy Taylor. The incident occurred on January 21st, 2023, when Coach Taylor was handcuffed by campus police following a heated exchange with game officials during a basketball game. The college has remained largely silent on the matter, drawing criticism from the HBCU community and the wider public. Key Takeaway: The handling of this incident by Morehouse College has raised concerns about transparency and the treatment of Black coaches and athletes within the HBCU system.
Coach Taylor, who has been the head coach of the Morehouse Maroon Tigers men's basketball team since 2016, is known for his passionate coaching style and advocacy for his players. The circumstances surrounding his handcuffing remain unclear, with the college providing limited information to the public. The lack of transparency from Morehouse College has sparked outrage within the HBCU community, with many questioning whether the incident was handled appropriately and whether Coach Taylor was treated fairly. The HBCU community has a long history of supporting its coaches and athletes, and this incident has touched a nerve, raising broader questions about the treatment of Black individuals in positions of leadership and authority. "The silence from Morehouse College on this issue is deafening and concerning. As a proud HBCU institution, they should be leading the way in addressing these types of incidents with transparency and accountability." HBCUConnect.com, the premier online community for HBCU alumni and supporters, is closely monitoring the situation and calling for Morehouse College to provide a comprehensive and transparent response to the incident. The HBCU community deserves answers and assurances that its coaches and athletes are being treated with the respect and fairness they deserve. Originally reported by Google News HBCU. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Will Moss
Founder & CEO, HBCU CONNECT, LLC Hampton University class of 1995 Member Since June 1999 |
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