LAWRENCE, Kan. — early in the process Kansas After issuing a statement strongly opposing the NCAA allegation notice, the organization told the state of Kansas that criticizing the NCAA or the penalties it imposed on KU resulting from the FBI investigation into college basketball would be against the basketball program. announced that it would take place.
Since then, coach Bill Self and the athletic department have been adamant about not saying anything about the case on record. I was hesitant to discuss the details or make any comments other than agreeing with what was decided.
After KU’s exhibition victory over Pittsburgh State University, 94-63, Self said: “We can’t get into the facts about anything, but[assistant coach Curtis Townsend]and I agree and stand by what the school has done. , I think it was the right thing to do to show the responsibility we needed.I don’t like it.But I don’t know if anyone wants to leave.”
When asked about the timeline — five years from now — I asked myself. Because I was told not to. ”
He admitted he’s looking forward to when it’s over.
Self decided on voluntary penalties imposed by the college, ultimately suspending him and Townsend for four games, restricting recruitment and forfeiting three scholarships over the next three years. He said he took part in the conversation. season.
The Independent Accountability Resolution Process is currently adjudicating three of the five cases. Louisville thursday morning. IARP concluded that Louisville’s “litigation records did not provide sufficient or credible information to conclude that the apparel company (Adidas) represented the interests of athletics,” and the Kansas State It was a judgment related to That’s what Kansas has been advocating all along, and a good sign of that claim.
When asked if there was anything to be learned from previous IARP decisions, he said: We don’t understand all the nuances that go on. Frankly, if I don’t understand, it will be difficult for others to understand.
“There are a lot of people speculating…that’s fine. I mean people have opinions. But I can’t take anything from what happened to something else. I’m just worried about what’s going on.”
Self will continue coaching the team outside of game days when he hands over control to assistant coach Norm Roberts. And now Kansas is waiting to see how IARP handles the case.
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