NCAA gives Indiana three years’ probation
Fearing a postseason ban, Indiana University accepted an NCAA-ordered three years’ probation with relief Tuesday, eager to continue rebuilding its once-storied men’s basketball program.
After months of uncertainty over an embarrassing telephone recruiting scandal, the NCAA spared the school any additional punishment such as a postseason ban or additional scholarship losses.
But former coach Kelvin Sampson, at the center of the scandal, faces recruiting restrictions through November 2013 if hired by another school.
“I really believe this allows us to put the whole, ugly episode behind us and move forward,” said incoming Athletic Director Fred Glass. “I’m obviously disappointed with the failure to monitor finding, but I’m very glad the committee didn’t impose any other penalties.”
The announcement ended a 20-month saga that began with Sampson’s hiring in March 2006.
Infractions committee chairwoman Jo Potuto acknowledged Indiana was spared additional punishment because of its cooperation with the investigation.
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