After initially being barred for the season, the Texas guard had his suspension set at 23 games after the NCAA reviewed his case. He will be eligible to return to action Feb. 23, 2013.
Kabongo suspension reduced to 23 games
Stephen DunnThe 23-game suspension for unethical conduct comes as a result of Kabongo receiving airfare and personal training instruction, as well as providing false and misleading information during two separate interviews with university officials. Kabongo must also repay $475 worth of impermissible benefits to charity.
The suspension includes a self-imposed 10-game withholding condition by the university as a part of its request to re-instate Kabongo’s eligibility which was filed on Dec. 19.
Read Article >Texas files appeal of Kabongo’s suspension
Jamie SquireYahoo! Sports reported on Wednesday the suspension was related to potential inaccuracies in an interview Kabongo had with the NCAA. The NCAA had looked into Kabongo’s relationship with an agent in addition to a predraft workout Kabongo is alleged to have participated in back in May.
Read Article >Myck Kabongo to be suspended for season
Don McPeak-US PRESSWIREKabongo has been under investigation for months for possibly receiving impermissible benefits from an agent, which has kept the sophomore from taking the court so far this season. Now, Pat Forde and Adrian Wojnarowski report the hammer will fall on Kabongo for providing the NCAA with inaccurate information during the investigation.
Such a punishment would be consistent with the punishment handed to Dez Bryant, who was barred for a season while at Oklahoma State for reportedly lying to the NCAA during his investigation.
Read Article >Texas guard Myck Kabongo will not play Friday
Stephen DunnThe NCAA has not made any ruling in its investigation of Kabongo’s relationship with agent Rich Paul, who represents LeBron James and several other NBA players, including former Longhorn player Tristan Thompson, now on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Thompson has admitted to paying for a trip Kabongo took to Cleveland earlier this year to work out with trainer Jerry Powell, but says that Kabongo’s brother reimbursed all costs for the trip.
Read Article >Tristan Thompson paid for Kabongo Cleveland trip
Stephen Dunn - Getty ImagesYahoo! Sports previously reported Rich Paul, an agent for Miami Heat forward LeBron James, is under investigation by the NCAA for providing improper benefits to Kabongo.
The incident allegedly under investigation is the trip Kabongo made to train with Jerry Powell, who allegedly made calls to NBA front offices on Kabongo’s behalf this year.
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