Controversy and claims of corruption are nothing new to the AAU basketball circuit, but Thursday, there were more than just rumors as the the NCAA punished four AAU teams for relations with a NBA agent.
NCAA Bans AAU Teams From Competition For Contact With Agent Andy Miller
The NCAA punished four AAU teams after the team directors had illegal ties to NBA agent Andy Miller.
The four teams were punished for having illegal contact and relations with NBA agent Andy Miller. The NCAA barred the teams from participating in the July evaluation period. It all stems from an email Miller sent to the four team directors. Miller was apparently upset because he was providing financial aid to the directors, but was not being delivered future NBA players, via Yahoo! Sports.
“I get tired of being the 1 guy that has to get the 1st rd [sic] picks every year,” the email stated. “I’d be happy to help you get guys + lend support. You have to want it + have to hustle. To create situations to manifest chaos + plow down walls to open up new opp’s [sic].
“We’re facing a summer with no revenue. Yet, everyone will expect their checks, expenses reimburse [sic], etc. I try to give a consistant [sic] platform in order [sic] to facilitate production. Am I getting the level of production in return that I want or expect?...You decided to be apart [sic] of it on some level...Do more than just give it thought, act on it.”
Players from the teams will not be punished or lose NCAA eligibility. They will be allowed to play in the July evaluation period as long as they do so on teams not associated with the four directors who were punished.
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