Adrian Wojnarowski and Dan Wetzel from Yahoo! Sports published the results of a six-month investigation into the men’s basketball program at the University of Connecticut. Among the discoveries, the writers found possible improper contact between Josh Nochimson, a former agent who was also a student-manager (i.e. representative of athletic interests) at UConn, and a recruit and excessive phone calls to former player Nate Miles. Phone records obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request show that 1,565 text messages and phone calls were exchanged between the UConn coaching staff and Miles and his inner circle. UConn officials and head coach Jim Calhoun declined to comment on the report.
The phone records seem to be a slam dunk case, but the more difficult violation to prove will be the improper contact with the agent. Since the NCAA is not a governmental entity, it has no subpoena power and therefore cannot compel witnesses to testify in court or at a deposition. So, any proof of the agent charges will have to come voluntarily.
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