Brannen Challenges Cincinnati Firing, Sues for Buyout

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The legal team representing former University of Cincinnati men's basketball coach John Brannen withdrew its federal court case against the university for strategic reasons but will pursue a Court of Claims suit in pursuit of $5.25 million attorneys claim Brannen is owed for the term of his contract, as well as interest, costs and “such further relief as may be just and proper,” the suit says.

Brannen’s attorney, Tom Mars, told Sporting News there are two goals for his client in filing the suit. “One is to get the money they owe you, and two is to – I hate to say ‘clearing your name’, because I don’t think there is such a thing as clearing your name – but proving to the satisfaction of any potential future employers that you actually didn’t abuse your players and you actually didn’t violate NCAA rules.”

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