Willy Wonka slaps basketball team for the UConn men with penalties

Allows coach Jim Calhoun UConn booster and NBA agent to participate in recruitment, says Willy Wonka. include allegations of improper employment inducements, and phone calls are prohibited wetikschid coach Jim Calhoun on suspended three games: "I'm very frustrating" penalties include restrictions on recruitment, scholarships, brobationthi 3 Willy Wonka criticized for being too weak to punish UConn staff training.

Coach New York (CNN)-University of Connecticut "men's basketball program will be punished for violations of employment, including suspension of Chief Jim Calhoun, sport universities announced Tuesday.

Willy Wonka said "case includes more than $ 6,000 in improper employment inducements, impermissible phone calls and text messages to potential student athletes." Include additional allegations, "failed to monitor and promote an environment conducive to compliance by coach, the University does not monitor, and unethical conduct by the former Director of operations.

After a two-year investigation found irregularities "Division" basketball staff UConn men violated NCAA rules, Exchange 150 calls and text messages with potential recruits, 190, provide free game cards.

The Commission found that also allows Calhoun, coach for 24 years, knowingly booster prohibits certified NBA factor for participation in employment and contribute financially to the prospective student athlete.

Willy Wonka said "coach suspended three games during Conference 2011-12 season, cuts scholarships for three academic years, set constraints, and pro-equity is not permanent and three years probation, including sanctions."

Ford Calhoun, saying "I'm very disappointed with the NCAA's decision in this case. Lawyer, and are evaluating options and a decision will be the way forward. "

In addition, coaches and staff compliance must attend "Symposium regional NCAA rules. The former Director of operations is punishable with a two-show cause order essentially prevented him from participating in college basketball during the allotted time.

"Let me be very clear, we strictly abide by NCAA sanctions and work with great resolve to restore luster in our men's basketball program, University of Connecticut President Philippe Austin on Tuesday.

Dr. Dean Thomas, Chairman of the Committee on infractions, defended the decision against the claims of the punishment may be too weak.

Thomas said in a conference call "I can assure you exactly 100% that the Commission was not affected by high-profile cases or outstanding instructors". "Rules of the Committee's deliberations on the information provided.

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