CSU's 'climate assessment' of Larry Eustachy's basketball program has no easy end in sight

Source questions interim coach Steve Barnes' ability to lead Rams while Eustachy is on administrative leave

Colorado State men's basketball head coach Larry Eustachy has been put on administrative leave until the athletic department completes its ongoing "climate assessment." (Michael Brian / For the Loveland Reporter-Herald)

FORT COLLINS — Colorado State's ongoing climate assessment of its men's basketball program began last Monday and was initially expected to be a quick look into an isolated incident, but it has now been a week and there appears to be no easy conclusion.

The assessment began when a player's parent voiced concern to athletic director Joe Parker about the way coach Larry…