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Board proposes tougher standards
INDIANAPOLIS — Men’s basketball players may have to give up those summer vacations to focus on academics.
On Thursday, the NCAA’s board of directors agreed to back a new proposal requiring incoming freshmen to have their academic records assessed by university officials. Those in need of additional classwork would have to take at least six credit hours during summer school, earning at least three credits, to become eligible in the fall.
In addition, school officials would have to reassess the academic records of players at the end of each school year and determine whether additional summer classes are needed. Read the rest of this entry »
NCAA gives UConn deadline of Sept. 3
HARTFORD, Conn. — The NCAA is giving Connecticut more time to respond to allegations that the school’s men’s basketball program committed eight major rules violations.
The university was expected to respond by Aug. 20, but says the deadline is now Sept. 3.
The school says the extension was based on requests by the coaches cited in the allegations of May 21. UConn does not say which coaches asked for more time.
Former assistants Beau Archibald and Patrick Sellers resigned amid accusations that they lied to investigators, who found hundreds of improper calls and texts from UConn staff to recruits.
Coach Jim Calhoun also is cited in the NCAA report for failing to promote an atmosphere of compliance.