A civil lawsuit accusing former Texas Tech basketball player Richard "Pop" Isaacs of sexual assault during a team trip to the Bahamas has been dismissed, as confirmed by attorneys for Isaacs and the parents of the alleged victim.

By the Numbers
  • The lawsuit, filed by the parents of a 17-year-old girl, claimed Isaacs sexually assaulted the girl while she was intoxicated during the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament.
  • Isaacs, who averaged 15.8 points for Texas Tech, denied the allegations and maintained his innocence.
Yes, But

No criminal complaint was filed against Isaacs, and he was never suspended by Texas Tech despite the allegations raised against him.

State of Play
  • The Title IX panel found Isaacs "not responsible" after a hearing following the allegations.
  • Texas Tech reported the allegations to the school's Title IX office, which conducted an independent investigation and found Isaacs to be "in good standing."
What's Next

Isaacs looks to move forward after the dismissal of the lawsuit and the Title IX findings, focusing on his basketball career and reputation.

Bottom Line

A lawsuit accusing Pop Isaacs of sexual assault during a team trip has been dismissed, with Isaacs asserting his innocence and aiming to continue his basketball journey.