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ondae Hollis-Jefferson, Kevin Parrom and more recently Rawle Alkins. All key parts of Arizona men’s basketball’s recent history, all recruited by Emmanuel “Book” Richardson, a Sean Miller assistant for the past 11 years. And now the Arizona staffer is one of four NCAA assistant basketball coaches who have been arrested by the FBI in an alleged corruption and bribery scheme, according to an announcement made by the U.S. Department of Justice on Sept. 26. “We were made aware of the Department of Justice’s investigation this morning and we are cooperating fully with the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s office,” according to a statement from the University of
Corruption grips college basketball as FBI investigation finds multiple instances of bribery paid to coaches and players, implicating UA assistant coach ‘Book’ Richardson
Arizona. “Assistant coach Emmanuel Richardson was immediately suspended and relieved of all duties. We were appalled to learn of the allegations as they do not reflect the standards we hold ourselves to and require from our colleagues. The University of Arizona has a strong culture of compliance and the expectation is we follow the rules.” ARIZONA MEN’S BASKETBALL ASSISTANT coach Emmanuel “Book” Richardson (above Along with Richardson, USC center) is one of four prominant college basketball coaches from across the country named assistant Tony Bland, Auburn in an 59-page federal complaint detailing corruption, bribery and other allegations. assistant Chuck Person and Oklahoma State assistant Lamont from Adidas. Adidas director of coaches to push players toward Evans are the others charged along global marketing, Jim Gatto, is agents affiliated with their brand. with a handful of other managers, implicated as the top-tier person in Court documents depict several including AAU coaches and reps charge of providing cash to persuade instances where Richardson met with Christian Dawkins, a business
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“The picture painted by the charges brought today is not a pretty one.’’ — Joon H. Kim, acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York