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  • July 2008
    • Ariz. Coach Swears Off 1-Year Wonders

      Ariz. Coach Swears Off 1-Year Wonders

      (Newser) - Lute Olson is sick of an NBA rule that results in top basketball prospects spending just one year in college, the Los Angeles Times reports, and says he'll no longer recruit such players for his University of Arizona program. Olson, who's seen the rule cost Arizona two top players this spring alone, calls it a "farce" and say he'll push for changes. More »

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      basketball   NBA   NCAA basketball   college basketball   University of Arizona   basketball recruiting   Jerryd Bayless   Lute Olson   Brandon Jennings

  • May 2008
    • Can Basketball Keep Agents Out of High School?

      Can Basketball Keep Agents Out of High School?

      (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 New York Times reports. More »

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      basketball   NBA   David Stern   college basketball   NBA draft   OJ Mayo   basketball recruiting   high school basketball

    • USC's Mayo Accused of Taking Gifts

      USC's Mayo Accused of Taking Gifts

      (Newser) - USC star OJ Mayo received tens of thousands of dollars from the agency that would eventually represent him, a violation of NCAA rules, according to former friend Louis Johnson. The money was allegedly funneled through one Rodney Guillory, who lavished on Mayo just a fraction of what the agency gave him. If the allegations prove true, USC could face NCAA sanctions, the Los Angeles Times reports. More »

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      basketball   USC Trojans   college basketball   OJ Mayo   basketball recruiting   USC

  • February 2008
    • Coach Puts IU's Basketball Team in Jeopardy

      Coach Puts IU's Basketball Team in Jeopardy

      (Newser) - The future of Indiana University's basketball team could be at stake this spring, as coach Kelvin Sampson's alleged infractions of NCAA rules may be catching up with him. The NCAA alleges that the coach, who left Oklahoma after four violations, kept making recruiting calls despite being ordered not to. Sampson may also have lied to NCAA investigators, reports the Indianapolis Star. More »

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      basketball   NCAA basketball   NCAA   Indiana University   recruiting   Kelvin Sampson   basketball recruiting

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