The NCAA has strict rules to prevent teams from recruiting top players through jobs for parents or high school coaches. If teams want to hire an individual associated with a prospect, they have to offer one of just a few coveted top jobs.
Criminal Justice
More Louisville Catholic School Alums Allege Abuse By Coach
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Archdiocese of Louisville and parish school officials denied to KyCIR that they had any knowledge of the accusations against Drew Conliffe. They even denied knowing whether he coached at any parish school.
Former KCTCS Lawyer Turned ‘Special Assistant’ Running For Judge
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The Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting first reported on J. Campbell “Cam” Cantrill III in 2016, when he took a one-year special assignment that paid more than $137,000. The role of “special assistant to the president” of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System was part of a settlement Cantrill signed after a months-long investigation into his workplace conduct.
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NCAA Says Charles Bassey Is Eligible To Play At Western Kentucky University
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The ruling ends a summer of speculation about whether Bassey would be allowed to play for Rick Stansbury’s Hilltoppers. It’s still unknown where he got his diploma.
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International Talent, Questions Follow Louisville’s New Basketball Academy
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Prep academies offer what most traditional high schools can’t: athletic scholarships, mid-season transfers and a national playing schedule. The talent they attract brings shoe deals, sponsorships — and controversy.
Education
U of L Foundation Passes Agreement With University — But Won’t Reveal Terms
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The University of Louisville Foundation’s board on Thursday approved an agreement with the university meant to keep the foundation free from politics and “disproportionate influence.”
Education
New Details Emerge In Erasure Of Former U of L President’s Computer
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The University of Louisville released an email Tuesday evening containing new details on the erasure of former president James Ramsey’s computer hard drive.
U Of L Could Lose Bond Rating In Wake Of Hoops Scandal
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The University of Louisville and its foundation could see their credit ratings pummeled as the basketball scandal’s fallout continues. This week, the bond rating agency Moody’s Investors Service announced the university is under review for a possible downgrade, citing “recent criminal allegations against senior athletic personnel” and concerns over the university’s finances. Moody’s already downgraded U of L a notch last year to A1, citing instability in leadership and financial concerns. Investors and lenders use the ratings to determine U of L’s credit worthiness. The agency warned in its announcement that U of L’s rating could drop several more notches after this review, which will consider the lack of permanent leadership and whether Louisville is maintaining the confidence of donors and stakeholders.
Education
A Deeper Look At U of L’s Contract With Adidas
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The $160 million sponsorship deal between the University of Louisville and Adidas could be in jeopardy if the NCAA basketball scandal forces big losses on the court.
Education
Lawmakers Reject U of L’s Request For $1.25M In Legal Funds
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The University of Louisville hit a stumbling block in its attempted turnaround Monday when a legislative committee rejected its plan to spend $1.25 million on outside lawyers.
Will U of L Sue Its Former Leaders? Four Trustees Will Decide
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A small, exclusive group of University of Louisville trustees will decide whether to sue, settle or take no action to recover money misspent at the U of L Foundation.