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Former basketball assistant coach files federal discrimination complaint against Drake

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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE BY ADAM ROGAN

A former Drake Women’s Basketball assistant coach, Courtney Graham, has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Drake University, claiming she was forced to resign from her post due to her sexual orientation.

On Dec. 23, Graham’s lawyer filed a federal court complaint against Drake University and Women’s Basketball head coach Jennie Barancyzk.

Graham's headshot from her tenure at Drake Athletics. Source: godrakebulldogs.com
Graham’s headshot from her tenure at Drake Athletics. Source: godrakebulldogs.com

Graham worked as a coach for Drake Women’s Basketball from May 2012 until she was asked to resign in May 2015.