Air Force Falcons Player Suspended and Coach Resigns Amid Ongoing Drug Investigation

The Air Force Falcons men's basketball program has been rocked by a drug investigation that has resulted in the suspension of a player and the resignation of the head coach.

The player, whose name has not been released, was suspended indefinitely after testing positive for a banned substance. The coach, Dave Pilipovich, resigned on Wednesday after learning of the player's suspension.

Pilipovich had been the head coach of the Falcons for the past five seasons. He led the team to a 20-13 record last season and a berth in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.

The Air Force Academy is cooperating with the investigation, which is being conducted by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. The academy has not released any details about the investigation, but sources say that it is focused on the use of performance-enhancing drugs by members of the basketball team.

The drug investigation is the latest in a series of scandals that have plagued the Air Force Academy in recent years. In 2014, the academy was rocked by a cheating scandal that resulted in the expulsion of 14 cadets. In 2016, the academy was investigated for sexual misconduct by its football team.

The Air Force Academy is a prestigious institution with a strong academic and military tradition. The recent scandals have tarnished the academy's reputation and raised questions about the leadership of the institution.

The Air Force Falcons men's basketball program is one of the most successful in the Mountain West Conference. The team has won four conference championships and has made 10 NCAA Tournament appearances.

The drug investigation is a major setback for the program. It is unclear what the future holds for the Falcons, but it is clear that the program will need to rebuild its reputation.