NBC News: "The FBI Has Arrested Several NCAA Assistant Basketball Coaches"

[SHOCKvalue]

UofL official statement:

Today, the University of Louisville received notice that it is included in a federal investigation involving criminal activity related to men’s basketball recruiting.

While we are just learning about this information, this is a serious concern that goes to the heart of our athletic department and the university. UofL is committed to ethical behavior and adherence to NCAA rules; any violations will not be tolerated.

We will cooperate fully with any law enforcement or NCAA investigation into the matter.

[Stickboy46]

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Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein 6m ago

"Louisville has received official notice that it is under FBI investigation, per release."

It's ok guys.. Louisville states they are committed to ethical behavior. It's all better now.

[SHOCKvalue]

It's ok guys.. Louisville states they are committed to ethical behavior. It's all better now.

Right?

LOL!!!

They're about as committed to ethical behavior as their coach is committed to his wife and marriage.

[Sam Axe]

I can't take credit for this, saw it on the twitters: What if the only company left standing after this is Big Baller Brand?

[DUShock]

It will be interesting to watch this unfold. I can't help but wonder the over/under on how many of the assistants roll over on the head coaches for a more lenient sentence. Meanwhile...

PERP WALK!


The best perp walk goes to...

[Stickboy46]

I can't take credit for this, saw it on the twitters: What if the only company left standing after this is Big Baller Brand?

The snitch is actually Lavar Ball

[proshox]

more reason we might to steer clear of the "5 star" players. They're probably all on the take.

As if this is only a problem for 5 star recruits...

[Stickboy46]

Wonder how many U of L players will decommit ... I mean I would too if i saw someone got 100k and i only got 20k ...

[WheatShock]

Whoa, you're right.

Will this cross over into other sports?

It wouldn't surprise me one bit if this ends up crossing over to NCAA FB as well in some manner. However I think BB will take the brunt of this.

[Shocker Mama]

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Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein 6m ago

"Louisville has received official notice that it is under FBI investigation, per release."

This seems so completely out of character.

[RoyalShock]

[Dan]

As if this is only a problem for 5 star recruits...

Probably not, but surely they are the top targets for the shoe company. 3G always says he looks for recruits of high character that come from good families. I wonder if this is his way of saying,"we're not interested players with their hands out".

[OregonShocker]

Miami is also involved in this. Looks like $150,000 was paid for a player to go there.

Maybe that's Pitino's way out, "hey, our guy only got $100,000. We're not the bad guys here afterall."

Or, "Hey! Look what I did! I got top players for a DISCOUNT! You can't fire me!"

[Stickboy46]

Also of note .. apparently all of the other Top 10 5* prospects turn down 100k plus to go to UK, KU and Duke each year ...

[1972Shocker]

It wouldn't surprise me one bit if this ends up crossing over to NCAA FB as well in some manner. However I think BB will take the brunt of this.

That would not surprise me either. In fact, if it doesnt' crossover to FB might be a more surprising result. In any case, this might actually be a catalyst for some real and meaningful changes in how big time college football and men's basketball operate and are overseen.