The FBI’s investigation into the recruiting tactics of NCAA college basketball programs that arrested 10 men has claimed another job in Alabama director of basketball operations Kobie Baker.
Previously the NCAA’s assistant director of enforcement of basketball development, Baker resigned Wednesday night after Alabama took an internal look at its program after hearing news of the FBI’s investigation.
Baker oversaw administration within Alabama men’s basketball including the areas of salary and benefits, operating expenses, team travel, donor relations, fund-raising and scheduling non-conference opponents, according to the Alabama athletics website.
“Our review (of Baker) has not identified any NCAA or SEC rules violations nor the involvement of any other coach or staff member,” Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne said in a statement. “We have notified both of the governing bodies of the actions we have taken. As always, we will continue to be proactive in our compliance efforts.”
Baker is the second Southeastern Conference coach to lose his job after Auburn's Chuck Person was suspended without pay Monday following his arrest.
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