NCAA throws out Memphis' Final Four run
By MICHAEL MAROT, AP Sports Writer 13 minutes ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP)—The NCAA has forced Memphis to give up its 38 victories from the Final Four season of 2007-08 under former coach John Calipari because of an ineligible player.
The announcement came Thursday, 16 months after the Tigers lost to Kansas in the title game. Calipari has moved on to become the coach at Kentucky.
The NCAA also said the school must return the money it received from the NCAA tournament appearance. School officials were expected to discuss the report later Thursday.
The NCAA said a player had someone else take his SAT exam, allowing him to attend Memphis. The player was not identified in the report, although material previously released by the governing body indicates it could only be Derrick Rose, the Chicago Bulls' No. 1 overall draft pick in 2008 and the NBA rookie of the year.
The NCAA also said a man, believed to be Rose's brother, received free transportation and board during away games that season.
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NCAA throws out Memphis' 07-08 Final Four run
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OctoberLady, on 20 August 2009 - 01:42 PM, said:
NCAA throws out Memphis' Final Four run
By MICHAEL MAROT, AP Sports Writer 13 minutes ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP)—The NCAA has forced Memphis to give up its 38 victories from the Final Four season of 2007-08 under former coach John Calipari because of an ineligible player.
The announcement came Thursday, 16 months after the Tigers lost to Kansas in the title game. Calipari has moved on to become the coach at Kentucky.
The NCAA also said the school must return the money it received from the NCAA tournament appearance. School officials were expected to discuss the report later Thursday.
The NCAA said a player had someone else take his SAT exam, allowing him to attend Memphis. The player was not identified in the report, although material previously released by the governing body indicates it could only be Derrick Rose, the Chicago Bulls' No. 1 overall draft pick in 2008 and the NBA rookie of the year.
The NCAA also said a man, believed to be Rose's brother, received free transportation and board during away games that season.
By MICHAEL MAROT, AP Sports Writer 13 minutes ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP)—The NCAA has forced Memphis to give up its 38 victories from the Final Four season of 2007-08 under former coach John Calipari because of an ineligible player.
The announcement came Thursday, 16 months after the Tigers lost to Kansas in the title game. Calipari has moved on to become the coach at Kentucky.
The NCAA also said the school must return the money it received from the NCAA tournament appearance. School officials were expected to discuss the report later Thursday.
The NCAA said a player had someone else take his SAT exam, allowing him to attend Memphis. The player was not identified in the report, although material previously released by the governing body indicates it could only be Derrick Rose, the Chicago Bulls' No. 1 overall draft pick in 2008 and the NBA rookie of the year.
The NCAA also said a man, believed to be Rose's brother, received free transportation and board during away games that season.
And Kentucky was falling over themselves to land this guy?? Seems I remember a similar outcome after he coached UMass to a Final Four appearance.
I am SOOO glad Arizona didn't end up with him. Kentucky Wildcat fans will REALLY love it when Kentucky is the next school to have to "give up victories"
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