UConn Receives NCAA Inquiry into Men's Basketball Team for Potential Violation
The NCAA has reportedly opened an investigation into the University of Connecticut men's basketball team.
According to the New Haven Register's Jeff Jacobs, "some, if not all" of the inquiry "involves areas of recruiting."
The full scope of the investigation remains unclear, but the school did confirm it has been contacted by the NCAA.
"We are working closely with the NCAA enforcement division," the school said in a statement issued to Jacobs. "We will appropriately address and respond to this inquiry and continue cooperating fully with the NCAA as this process moves forward. Until that time, we will have no further comment."
According to Jacobs, there "is no evidence" that the investigation was sparked by UConn's involvement in the FBI's years-long investigation into corruption and bribery in college basketball.
The program was previously cited for eight violations in May 2010 when NCAA investigators disclosed "hundreds of improper calls and texts from UConn staff to recruits," per the Associated Press.
The Huskies are currently in their sixth year under head coach Kevin Ollie, who led them to a national title during the 2013-14 season two years after taking over for Jim Calhoun.
This season, UConn has encountered speed bumps galore and is sitting at 11-9 following Thursday's 63-52 win over the SMU Mustangs.
