At least 4 schools caught in Adidas recruiting scandal
Jake T.
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Four college basketball coaches were among those facing federal charges Tuesday in a wide probe of fraud and corruption in the NCAA, authorities said.
The coaches were identified in court papers as Chuck Person of Auburn University, Emanuel Richardson of the University of Arizona, Tony Bland of the University of Southern California and Lamont Evans of Oklahoma State. It was not immediately clear who would represent them at initial court appearances.
I've seen Louisville and Rick Pitino mentioned as well. Some on Twitter calling for him to be fired. FBI and US Attorney on the case so it looks big.
The coaches were identified in court papers as Chuck Person of Auburn University, Emanuel Richardson of the University of Arizona, Tony Bland of the University of Southern California and Lamont Evans of Oklahoma State. It was not immediately clear who would represent them at initial court appearances.
I've seen Louisville and Rick Pitino mentioned as well. Some on Twitter calling for him to be fired. FBI and US Attorney on the case so it looks big.
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There are over 10 schools involved from what Ive heard from two different people who work in college athletics. Coaches....ADs.....sooo many players.
Tip of the iceberg in the initial documents filed today by the FEDS.
Rick Pitino @ Uof L? Get ready to pack up your gear and leave Louisville. I wouldnt be surprised if the school received the death penalty in hoops. They allegedly lured a prize recruit for 100k away from Izzo @ Michigan State. 25k in 4 increments.
https://sports.yahoo.com/fbi-brings-armageddon-college-basketball-just-tip-iceberg-184524346.html
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Sources: Employees of Nike's EYBL grassroots division, along with documents, have been subpoenaed by FBI in furtherance of investigation
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Steve Spence told the paper Tuesday the coach was out before a scheduled news conference at the school.
Pitino's exit comes after the school acknowledged on Tuesday that the men's program is part of a federal investigation into alleged bribery of recruits.
The 65-year-old coach was not named in the indictment that resulted in the arrest of 10 people including four assistant coaches at other schools and an Adidas executive.
But it is the latest black eye for the Cardinals program. Pitino and Louisville are in the middle of appealing NCAA sanctions handed out in June following an escort scandal.
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That's from a fake twitter account
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From a source. Add South Carolina and Miami to the list of teams to be hit with charges. #NCAA
Not named yet. They'll know where to find him
Y sources: Alabama basketball may be next to have a compliance issue. Stay tuned.
Breaking: Miami now under investigation for recruiting violations under US Attorney's office right after the Louisville allegations emerge.
Really? Larranaga might be involved? Knock me over with a feather.
Pat Forde on ESPN said that this CBB investigation could reach up to 100 schools.