Nine former Western Oregon University’s women’s basketball players filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the university, two coaches and multiple faculty members, alleging emotional and physical abuse that included excessive practices and inappropriate comments regarding players’ appearances.

The suit alleges the NCAA Division II university allowed coaches to abuse players, then took away their scholarships in retaliation for speaking up.

The women allege the abuse occurred during the 2023-24 season and caused lasting damage for some players, including eating disorders and panic attacks.

Nine former women’s basketball players at Western Oregon University filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, claiming retaliation from the school after they came forward with allegations of physical and verbal abuse from coaches last year. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) Getty Images

A group of nine former Western Oregon women's basketball players are seeking roughly $28 million in a lawsuit that accuses their former coaches of multiple forms of abuse.

Nine former Western Oregon women’s basketball players filed a $28 million lawsuit against the university on Wednesday, in which they allege year-long abuse.

Reno High alum Kailiana Ramos is one of nine Western Oregon University women’s basketball players suing the school and seeking $28.2 million in damages.

Nine players from Western Oregon University’s women’s basketball team are suing their coaches, alleging verbal, emotional and mental abuse, as well as retaliation after they say they