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Memphis NCAA infractions case closed: Updates on where Kansas, Louisville, LSU, Arizona stand with IARP

Kyle Boone

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Memphis is the second school whose NCAA case is resolved by the IARP, and the other four could have decisions soon

Sep 27, 2022 at 1:52 pm ET • 5 min read

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The second of six infractions cases being resolved by the IARP, an independent review panel created in 2019 solely to review complex cases, was formally adjudicated on Tuesday as Memphis joined NC State in seeing its long and winding investigation come to a close. The Tigers program, which was under investigation and facing four Level I allegations and multiple Level II allegations stemming from violations centered around former No. 1 recruit James Wiseman, were instead hit with four Level II violations and five Level III violations after an extensive investigation by the panel.

Memphis faced significant consequences if its initial charges held -- including potentially a postseason ban for the program and stiff penalties for Penny Hardaway -- after Hardaway was charged with acting as a booster to secure the commitment of Wiseman. The hearing panel, though, determined that Hardaway's previous philanthropic involvement within the Memphis community and the availability of his generosity to all Memphians, not just to student-athletes, made his financial involvement with Wiseman merely a continuation of his long-standing status as a booster and not an act of recruiting inducement.

Memphis does face some penalties as part of the IARP's final decision -- it will pay a fine, go on probation and vacate the wins it secured when Wiseman played -- but it was by and large a slap love-tap on the wrist, and one that would seemingly bode well for the remaining schools waiting to hear final rulings from the panel.

There remains no timeline on when the final four schools will see their cases come to a close, but NCAA Vice President of Hearing Operations, Derrick Crawford, told the media on a call Tuesday that the four -- Louisville, Arizona, Kansas and LSU -- are on track to be resolved in "late spring, early summer of 2023." Louisville and Arizona have completed their hearings while Kansas and LSU have not, suggesting they may be ahead in the queue. 

As we await those decisions, let's run through the timelines as they currently stand -- first with the resolved cases and then with those still open.

Resolved cases

Memphis

Rules violations have centered around former player James Wiseman

March 4, 2020: Request for referral of infractions case granted to IARP

Oct. 8, 2020: The first IARP activity in the case -- The Complex Case Unit and Memphis submitted a request to amend the case management plan.

Feb. 19, 2021: The Complex Case Unit provided notification of completion of the investigation.

March 19, 2021: The chief panel member provides a status update letter. 

July 9, 2021: The Complex Case Unit submitted an amended notice of allegations.

August 27, 2021: Memphis submitted a request for reconsideration of the chief panel member's response regarding compliance with operating procedures.

October 7, 2021: Memphis and coach Penny Hardaway submit responses to the amended notice of allegations.

April 22, 2022: The chief panel member conducts a hearing with Memphis, the Complex Case Unit and Penny Hardaway.

May 20 and May 21, 2022: The hearing panel conducts a hearing

September 27, 2022: Infractions decision released by IARP with Memphis placed on probation for three years, forced to vacate records in the three games Wiseman played in and fined $5,000, but avoided a postseason ban. 

NC State

The NCAA alleged payments to Dennis Smith were tied to former Wolfpack coaches, including head coach Mark Gottfried

May 18, 2020: Request for referral of infractions case granted to IARP 

Feb 1, 2021: Notice of allegations by Complex Case Unit amended and issued to NC State.

August 9-10 2021: The IARP hearing panel conducted a hearing.

December 20, 2021: Infractions decision released by IARP with NC State placed on one year of probation, issued a $5,000 fine and scholarship losses through 2022-23, plus some standard recruiting limitations. The team's 15 wins that came while Smith played at NC State were vacated, but the Wolfpack also avoided a postseason ban.

Unresolved cases

Kansas

The NCAA alleged five Level I (major) violations against Kansas. Among them was a "head coach responsibility" charge against Bill Self and a charge of "lack of institutional control."

July 1, 2020: Request for referral of infractions case granted to IARP

April 2, 2021: The first activity in the investigation -- The chief panel member provided a response to joint motion to separate allegations and make an expedited determination regarding two allegations.

August 19, 2021: Bill Self requested an extension of the supplemental investigation period. The same day, Kansas submitted a request for clarification of requests to compel certain documents.

August 30, 2021: The Complex Case Unit responded to Kansas with "additional clarity" regarding investigative matters.

October 6, 2021: The Complex Case Unit submits a draft version of an amended notice of allegations.

November 3, 2021: Kansas submits additional information to support its request for "an alternative method of resolution" in the case. Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby on the same day submits a letter outlining his support for Kansas' request. (The chief panel member on November 29 provided a determination about that request but it is unclear what determination was made and whether an alternative method of resolution in the infractions case was granted.)

December 13, 2021: The Complex Case Unit submits a second amended notice of allegations.

March 30, 2022: The parties submitted correspondence about certain requests regarding the submission of an amended notice of allegations and requests related to document production, and the case management plan.

LSU

Possible recruiting violations by LSU under coach Will Wade are being investigated

Sep. 23, 2020: Request for referral of infractions case granted to IARP 

Feb. 16, 2021: The first activity in the investigation -- The Complex Case Unit submitted a letter to counsel for the head men's basketball coach regarding a discovery issue.

Sept. 23, 2021: The chief panel member issued a Resolution of Pre-hearing Procedural Issues.

March 7, 2022: LSU officially receives its notice of allegations issued by the Complex Case Unit.

March 12, 2022: Wade and associate head coach Bill Armstrong are fired by LSU for rules violations detailed in the NOA.

May 25, 2022: LSU, Wade and Armstrong request an extension of the deadline to complete their investigation.

Arizona

Former coach Sean Miller and and institutional control charge among five Level I (major) violations

Dec. 17, 2020: Request for referral of infractions case granted to IARP

March 5, 2021: Arizona receives notice of allegations detailing five Level I violations including an alleged Level I violation against Miller and an overall institutional control charge against the program

April 7, 2021: Arizona fires Miller after receiving NOA. 

July 14, 2021: The first activity by the IARP in the case -- Arizona submitted a request for an extension of time.

Oct. 4, 2021: The Complex Case Unit amended and issued a notice of allegations to Arizona. 

March 4, 2022: IARP confirms Arizona submitted response to amended notice of allegations. 

May 25 and May 27, 2022: Chief Panel Member of IARP issues appearance letters for future hearings. 

Louisville

Charged with major NCAA violations regarding Brian Bowen under former basketball coach Rick Pitino

Feb. 19, 2021: Request for referral of infractions case granted to IARP

August 6, 2021: The Complex Case Unit submitted a letter notifying chief panel member that the investigation is complete.

Sept. 30, 2021: The Complex Case Unit issued amended notices of allegations which included new allegations made against former head coach Rick Pitino.

February 25, 2022: Louisville requests extension for submission of its response to the notice of allegations.

February 27, 2022: Louisville requests an alternative resolution to some of the allegations in the case.

College basketball rankings: Virginia joins preseason Top 25 And 1, ready to contend for ACC title

With the 2022-23 season approaching, the Cavaliers crash the CBS Sports early college basketball rankings

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I mentioned on a recent episode of the Eye On College Basketball podcast that I don't usually adjust the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 unless something roster-related at a school requires me to do it. And that's still true. I don't usually do it. But after talking to various people while conducting our annual #CandidCoaches series, and after evaluating 20 teams in great detail for our #SummerShootaround series, I decided to adjust the Top 25 And 1 just a little to get my projected Big Ten champion higher, a possible ACC champion into the top 20, and the likely Mountain West champion into the rankings for the first time this offseason.

So that's what I've done.

This is version 18.0 of the Top 25 And 1.

I moved Indiana up from 17th to 13th because, after really thinking about it, I just believe 17th is too low for a projected Big Ten champion considering the Big Ten champion has finished no lower than 13th at KenPom.com in any of the past five years. So that's the logic behind getting the Hoosiers into the top 13. I also moved Virginia from unranked to 16th largely because multiple ACC coaches have told me in recent weeks that they think the Cavaliers will compete with North Carolina and Duke for the league title. And I also moved San Diego State from unranked to 21st simply because the more time I spent studying SDSU's roster this offseason, the more I realized I've probably underrated the Aztecs from the jump. That's on me and something I've attempted to fix here.

(For those curious, Virginia and San Diego State entering the Top 25 And 1 bumped Saint Louis and Michigan State down to what amounts to No. 27 and No. 28.)

Gonzaga remains No. 1 in the Top 25 And 1 thanks to the fact that the Zags are returning six of the top eight scorers from a team that was the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament — among them two-time All-American Drew Timme and fellow double-digit scorers Julian Strawther and Rasir Bolton. The roster has also been bolstered this offseason by transfers Malachi Smith and Efton Reid. Smith averaged 19.9 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists last season at Chattanooga and is the reigning Southern Conference Player of the Year. Reid is a former five-star recruit who played last season at LSU.

Top 25 And 1 rankings

Biggest Movers

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Teams

 

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Rcrd

1 Gonzaga The Zags are returning six of the top eight scorers from a team that secured the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament - among them two-time All-American Drew Timme and fellow double-digit scorers Julian Strawther and Rasir Bolton. That experienced core will be bolstered by multiple transfers - most notably reigning Southern Conference Player of the Year Malachi Smith - who should have Gonzaga once again competing for the program's first national title.--28-4

2 N. Carolina The Tar Heels are returning every rotation player besides Brady Manek from a team that beat Duke twice before playing in the title game of the NCAA Tournament. Veteran standouts Armando Bacot, Caleb Love, RJ Davis and Leaky Black will be joined by Northwestern transfer Pete Nance and enter the season as the ACC favorite.--29-10

3 Houston The Cougars are returning double-digit scorer Jamal Shead and getting All-American candidate Marcus Sasser and Tramon Mark back from injuries, which provides Kelvin Sampson with a talented and experienced core. Jarace Walker is a five-star freshman who is expected to join those three and Reggie Chaney in the starting lineup to headline a team that should compete for a second Final Four appearance in a three-year span.--32-6

4 Kentucky The Wildcats are returning CBS Sports National Player of the Year Oscar Tshiebwe and SEC assist-leader Sahvir Wheeler from a team that was a 2-seed in the NCAA Tournament. They'll be joined by a top-five recruiting class highlighted by five-star guard Cason Wallace and five-star wing Chris Livingston, both of whom are one-and-done candidates who could help John Calipari make his first Final Four since 2015.--26-8

5 Duke The Blue Devils are returning Jeremy Roach and pairing him with the nation's top-ranked recruiting class that features three of the best four prospects in 2022 - namely Dereck Lively, Dariq Whitehead and Kyle Filipowski. That collection of talent should make Jon Scheyer's first season as Duke's head coach a good one.--32-7

6 Arkansas The Razorbacks lost every meaningful piece from last season's Elite Eight team besides Davonte Davis but should still be a Final Four contender. Nick Smith, Anthony Black and Jordan Walsh provide Eric Musselman with three five-star freshmen to mesh with impactful transfers like Ricky Council (Wichita State), Jalen Graham (Arizona State), Makhel Mitchell (Rhode Island) and Makhi Mitchell (Rhode Island).--28-9

7 Baylor The Bears are returning double-digit scorers LJ Cryer and Adam Flagler from a team that secured a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The addition of five-star guard Keyonte George is among the reasons Scott Drew should have a legitimate national title contender for the fourth consecutive season.--27-7

8 Kansas The Jayhawks are returning Jalen Wilson, Dajuan Harris and Joseph Yusefu from a team that won the NCAA Tournament. They'll be joined by a top-five recruiting class - highlighted by five-star prospects Gradey Dick, MJ Rice and Ernest Udeh, plus Texas Tech transfer Kevin McCullar -- that should have Bill Self competing for his 17th Big 12 regular-season championship.--34-6

9 Tennessee The Vols are returning four of the top five scorers - among them Santiago Vescovi and Josiah-Jordan James - from a team that won the SEC Tournament before getting a 3-seed in the NCAA Tournament. Five-star wing Julian Phillips is expected to make an immediate impact and help Tennessee compete with Kentucky, Arkansas, Auburn, Texas A&M and Alabama for supremacy in the SEC.--27-8

10 UCLA The Bruins are returning double-digit scorers Tyger Campbell and Jaime Jaquez from a team that made the Sweet 16. Five-star prospects Amari Bailey and Adem Bona will give Mick Cronin two one-and-done candidates capable of helping UCLA make the Final Four for the second time in a three-year span.--27-8

11 Creighton The Bluejays are returning five of the top seven scorers from a team that advanced to the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament. The addition of South Dakota State transfer Baylor Scheierman, the reigning Summit League Player of the Year, makes Greg McDermott's team the preseason favorite in the Big East.--23-12

12 Texas The Longhorns are returning the top two scorers from a team that finished 15th at KenPom - namely Timmy Allen and Marcus Carr, each of whom is using a fifth year of eligibility. That core - combined with a top-10 recruiting class highlighted by five-star prospects Dillon Mitchell and Arterio Morris, plus Iowa State transfer Tyrese Hunter - should have Chris Beard coaching in his fifth straight NCAA Tournament.--22-12

13 Indiana The Hoosiers are returning the top three scorers from a team that made the NCAA Tournament - among them Trayce Jackson-Davis, who could be a candidate for Big Ten Player of the Year. Indiana's top-10 recruiting class is highlighted by five-star prospect Jalen Hood-Schifino, an elite combo guard who should help Indiana compete for its first Big Ten title since 2016.421-14

14 Auburn The Tigers are returning four of the top six scorers - among them K.D. Johnson, Wendell Green and Allen Flanigan - from a team that earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a top-20 recruiting class that gives Bruce Pearl a chance to compete for back-to-back SEC championships.128-6

15 TCU The Horned Frogs are returning the top six scorers - including All-American candidate Mike Miles - from a team that beat Kansas late and finished 26th at KenPom. That experienced core should give Jamie Dixon's team a chance to compete for what would be TCU's first Big 12 title.121-13

16 Virginia The Cavaliers are returning the top seven scorers - among them double-digit scorers Jayden Gardner, Armaan Franklin and Kihei Clark - from a team that finished 12-8 in the ACC and won two games in the NIT. Most ACC coaches seem to believe Virginia is the biggest threat to challenge North Carolina and Duke at the top of the league.NR21-14

17 Arizona The Wildcats are returning Azuolas Tubelis, Kerr Kriisa, Pelle Larsson and Oumar Ballo from a team that won the Pac-12 and secured a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.. That core - combined with the additions of transfers Courtney Ramey (Texas) and Cedric Henderson Jr. (Campbell), plus five-star freshman Kyland Boswell - should be enough to keep Tommy Lloyd's program near (or at) the top of the league standings.233-4

18 Villanova The Wildcats are returning six of the top nine scorers from their Final Four team - among them Brandon Slater and Caleb Daniels. Jay Wright left Kyle Neptune with a nice core that should allow the new Villanova coach to keep the Wildcats in the national conversation provided Justin Moore returns from injury midseason and plays as well as he previously played.230-8

19 Texas A&M The Aggies are returning every relevant player -- besides Quenton Jackson and Hassan Diarra -- from a team that made the championship game of the NIT. Buzz Williams made the NCAA Tournament in his fourth season at both Marquette and Virginia Tech and should do the same at Texas A&M.127-13

20 Michigan The Wolverines are returning a core of Hunter Dickinson and Terrance Williams that'll be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Princeton transfer Jaelin Llewellyn and top-40 prospect Jett Howard, the latter of whom was named MVP at the Iverson Classic. That's a roster talented enough to get Michigan into the NCAA Tournament for the third straight season.119-15

21 San Diego St The Aztecs are returning four of the top five scorers from a team that received a No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament - among them Matt Bradley, who averaged 16.9 points and 5.4 rebounds last season. San Diego State looks like the clear favorite in the Mountain West Conference.NR23-9

22 Oregon The Ducks are returning three of the top six scorers -- among them double-digit scorers Will Richardson and Quincy Guerrier - from a team that started 9-3 in the Pac-12. A recruiting class featuring five-star prospect Kel'el Ware, JUCO All-American Tyrone Williams and Colorado transfer Keeshawn Barthelemy should allow Dana Altman to have a nice bounce-back season.220-15

23 Alabama The Crimson Tide is returning four of the top eight scorers from a team that earned a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament - among them Noah Gurley and Charles Bediako. Nate Oats will combine that core with a top-five recruiting class featuring five-star prospects Brandon Miller and Jaden Bradley, plus Ohio transfer Mark Sears, which should be enough to have Alabama in the NCAA Tournament for the third straight season.219-14

24 Purdue The Boilermakers are returning three of the top seven scorers from a team that made the Sweet 16 - among them All-American candidate Zach Edey. Admittedly, that's not a lot -- but Matt Painter deserves the benefit of the doubt based on the consistency with which he runs his program.229-8

25 Dayton The Flyers are returning the top five scorers from a team that just missed the NCAA Tournament - among them double-digit scorers Daron Holmes and Toumani Camara. Dayton should be a slight favorite over Saint Louis to win the Atlantic 10.224-11

26 Ohio St. The Buckeyes are returning Zed Key and Justice Sueing from a team that earned a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament and combining them with a top-10 recruiting class featuring transfers Sean McNeil (West Virginia), Isaac Likekele (Oklahoma State) and Tanner Holden (Wright State). Chris Holtmann should spend March coaching in his eighth consecutive NCAA Tournament.220-12

In: Virginia, San Diego State 
Out: Michigan State, Saint Louis

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