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Can Basketball Keep Agents Out of High School?

Mayo scandal shocks few, and penalties remain slight

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted May 18, 2008 12:28 PM CDT

(Newser) – The NBA can't stop agents from scurrying around high school and college basketball these days, offering illegal gifts to sign young players. Although the players are getting younger—more go pro right out of high school—punishments for players and agents alike remain slight, the...   Read full story »

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