Charleston settles with ousted coach

The College of Charleston reached a $400,000 settlement with fired men’s basketball coach Doug Wojcik.

The 50-year-old Wojcik was dismissed last month after allegations of verbal abuse with players, assistant coaches and staff members surfaced. The school’s investigation that resulted in a 50-page report included interviews with Wojcik, current and former players, staff members and athletic director Joe Hull.

College of Charleston hired Earl Grant, a former assistant coach at Wichita State and Clemson, to replace Wojcik two weeks ago.

The settlement, which is the equivalent of one year’s salary, will be paid to Wojcik with $150,000 in funds from the university and the remainder from the state’s Insurance Reserve Fund.

“The matter has been resolved and it’s good for everyone involved that we’ve come to a resolution,” Wojcik’s attorney, Eric Bland, said.

Wojcik had three years left on a contract that would have paid him about $1.2 million. He had coached at the school for two seasons after leaving Tulsa.

College of Charleston reached the Southern Conference tournament final in Wojcik’s first season in 2012-13 but slid to 14-18 last season in its first year as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association.