The FBI arrested four college basketball assistant coaches and an Adidas sports marketing director on Tuesday, alleging massive recruiting corruption.
Given how FBI investigations work, we knew they wouldn't be the only ones in trouble.
Wednesday, a day after Rick Pitino's lawyer said his client was "shocked" to learn about allegations against his school in the recruitment of five-star small forward Brian Bowen, his client's employer ousted him and his boss.
From espn.com:
Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino is out, a source tells ESPN's Michael Eaves.
Athletic director Tom Jurich is also out at Louisville, a source tells ESPN's Jeff Goodman, after the program was linked to a federal investigation into fraud and corruption in recruiting.
Jurich and Pitino met Wednesday morning with Louisville interim president Greg Postel. After the meetings, Postel informed reporters that the school would hold a news conference at 1 p.m. and noted that Pitino and Jurich would not attend.
Jurich reportedly refused to fire Pitino and still lost his job:
According to sources, Tom Jurich was asked to fire Rick Pitino, refused, both were fired
— Kent Taylor (@KentTaylorWAVE) September 27, 2017
Pitino finishes with a likely soon-to-be-vacated national championship and a 416–141 at Louisville.
Source: @GaryParrishCBS
