Derek Brumby/iStock/Thinkstock(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – University of Louisville men’s basketball coach was charged Wednesday by the NCAA with failing to monitor team staff members.
The four Level I allegations, also aimed at two other staffers, stem from accusations made by former escort Katina Powell, who claims former director of basketball operations Andre McGee paid her in money and game tickets in exchange for sex with players and recruits.
The NCAA’s notice of allegation states that McGee’s payments are essentially impermissible benefits.
Acting university president Dr. Neville Pinto and athletic director Tom Jurich issued a joint statement, saying, “We believe that Mr. McGee acted furtively and note that the NOA does not indicate that any other university employee besides Mr. McGee had knowledge of these activities. We are confident in Coach Pitino and we know he is and always has been committed to NCAA compliance.”
The university has 90 days to respond and dispute the allegations.
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