New Jersey High School Basketball Players Jump Their Own Coach In Viral Video

High School Basketball Players Jump Their Own Coach After A Game

A video is currently making rounds on the internet, a group of high school basketball players can be seen jumping their own coach in the viral clip.

According to Washington Post, a Newark high school in New Jersey suspended 4 members of a their boys junior varsity basketball team after the video went viral.

Four players from Malcolm X Shabazz High School were caught on tape pushing, punching and kicking the basketball coach after losing a game at another school. Newark Mayor, Ras J. Baraka met with the school’s Superintendent and principal to discuss the attack.

Apparently, the coach was actually trying to stop the players from going after another student but unfortunately ended up getting the beatdown.

It’s been reported that Police are currently investigating what went down and have already stated that “those found to have participated in this senseless act of violence will face criminal charges.”

Watch the video below :

Disturbing video out of Newark, NJ where a high school basketball coach was attacked by his own players. Police are working to identify the suspects. (Sharing recut video due to offensive language) Live report on Eyewitness News and updates here: https://t.co/ASc7PagSOp pic.twitter.com/5elHx2ujQo

— Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) February 6, 2020