Diablo Valley College Coach Placed On Leave Amid Investigation

EAST BAY, CA — The Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill Women's Basketball Coach has been placed on paid administrative leave as the Contra Costa Community College District investigates a personnel matter.

Ramaundo Vaughn has been head of the DVC program since the 2010-11 season and has led the team to the playoffs several times. The DVC team finished second in the Big 8 Conference and is currently ranked third in the state.

Vaughn did not immediately return a request seeking comment.

The college district said it "is unable to comment further while the investigation is ongoing, but is releasing this statement because we recognize that this is a successful high profile program entering the State Championships."

Assistant coaches Kameo Williams and Matt Johnson will be in charge of the program for the remainder of the season, the district said. The district said it has notified the California Community College Athletic Association and the Big 8 Conference about the coaching change.

Vaughn previously served as lead assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Hawaii Pacific University. He played professionally in Australia and as a student at Washington State University, City College of San Francisco, Chaminade University and Hawaii Pacific University.

— Bay City News contributed to this report