NCAA to Announce Louisville Penalties

The NCAA said it will disclose penalties today against the University of Louisville basketball program.

Louisville was investigated for 10 infractions, ranging from illegal contact with recruits to former center Samaki Walker’s use of two cars.

University officials admitted to nine of the infractions listed by the NCAA in a formal letter of inquiry July 12. They disputed the NCAA ruling in Walker’s use of a 1991 Honda Accord.

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The NCAA has ruled former Missouri basketball player Jevon Crudup received improper benefits from sports agents and should not have played in the NCAA tournament in 1994.

It was determined Missouri did not commit an NCAA violation but must return $97,000 earned from the tournament and delete its tournament record. Missouri advanced to the round of eight.

The university has appealed the NCAA decision, arguing it was not involved in Crudup’s actions, which were not discovered until after he completed his eligibility. The association’s Executive Committee will consider Missouri’s appeal as early as December, said Joe Castiglione, Missouri athletic director.

The violations involving Crudup were first reported by The Atlanta Journal and Constitution in November 1994. The newspaper reported wire transfer records obtained by the Florida state attorney’s office and campus police linked agents to at least six college athletes, including Crudup.