Updated: November 25, 2011, 9:23 pm ET

Police search house of Syracuse assistant Fine

By HOOPSWORLD
Basketball News & NBA Rumors

Police are searching the home of Syracuse basketball assistant coach Bernie Fine, who is being accused of sexual abuse. Authorities did not comment on what they were looking for.The Post-Standard reported that state troopers searched the home of Fine Friday. Syracuse police spokesman Sgt. Tom Connellan directed all questions to assistant U.S. attorney William Pericak, who told the media that they “can’t confirm or deny” an investigation. Two former Syracuse ball boys have accused Fine of molesting him over the course of 12 years in the 1980’s. Fine was put on paid administrative leave when the claims first surfaced.

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