Arizona's Sean Miller, LSU's Will Wade Won't Testify in FBI Corruption Trial

U.S. District Court Judge Edgardo Ramos ruled Friday neither Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller nor LSU Tigers head coach Will Wade will be required to testify during a federal trial concerning alleged corruption in college basketball. 

Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com reported Ramos determined questions about whether "defendants had relationships with coaches whom they did not bribe was indeed irrelevant to the case." However, the judge maintained his ability to reverse the decision during the trial.

Steven Haney, an attorney for defendant Christian Dawkins, had issued subpoenas for Miller and Wade, arguing his client's wiretapped conversations with those men's basketball coaches, which didn't feature bribe proposals, would illustrate an absence of intent and showcase "systematic cheating at the highest level," per Borzello.

The trial for Dawkins and former Adidas consultant Merl Code begins Monday.

LSU announced the reinstatement of Wade on Sunday after he served five weeks under indefinite suspension as the school investigated allegations of misconduct. Athletic director Joe Alleva said the decision was based on the absence of "actual evidence of misconduct."

"I am humbled and grateful to be back at LSU," Wade said in a statement. "I would like to express my appreciation to President F. King Alexander and athletic director Joe Alleva for my reinstatement, and I sincerely apologize to the university and our fans for the disruption to the university and the program."

In early March, Pat Forde, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel of Yahoo Sports reported the Tigers' coach was heard on FBI wiretap talking about a "strong-ass offer" he made to an unnamed prospect.

Wade missed the 2019 NCAA tournament while the school investigated the allegations.

Meanwhile, Mark Schlabach of ESPN.com reported in February an FBI wiretap unearthed a conversation between Miller and Dawkins discussing a $100,000 deal to secure a commitment from Deandre Ayton, who spent one season with the Wildcats before becoming the first pick in the 2018 NBA draft.

Miller denied the allegations and Michael McCann of Sports Illustrated noted details about the Arizona coach's interactions with Dawkins were "inaccurately reported."

He remained in charge of the Wildcats program following a vote of confidence from school president Robert Robbins and athletic director Dave Heeke.