Scandal Plaguing the Nation
The NCAA is being exposed for their illegal actions. In the last few weeks, multiple universities have been accused of using illegal methods like monetary incentives and physical services in order to persuade high school athletes to come to their schools. The FBI has officially gotten involved in the investigation because there is alleged federal money being pocketed by coaches and influencing players. Prized and historic basketball programs such as Arizona, Louisville, Auburn, Alabama, and Miami have been directly impacted by the investigation. Coaches and Athletic Directors are quickly losing their jobs, and everyone is left to wait until the next firing.
Recruiting for college basketball has always been very different from other sports. Instead of directly contacting a high school coach, recruiters often deal with AAU coaches with shoe contracts with Nike and Adidas. This can open the door for suspected money laundering and illegal actions. Many have fell into the trap of accepting compensation without thinking of the consequences. The state of college basketball is really in a spin cycle as no one is truly sure of anybody's clear reputation.