Five-star forward E.J. Montgomery has rescinded his commitment from Auburn one day after assistant coach Chuck Person was arrested by the FBI for allegedly bribing recruits, Scout reported on Wednesday.
Person, one of four NCAA basketball coaches at Power 5 programs arrested this week, has been accused of accepting bribes on several occasions to steer Auburn players to Rashan Michel, a former NBA official and founder of Atlanta-based clothing company Thompson Bespoke.
Montgomery, a senior at Wheeler High School and the 31st recruit in 2018 ESPN 100, committed to Auburn in September 2016.
Montgomery averaged 14.1 points and 11.0 rebounds for the Atlanta Celtics on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit in the spring and summer, according to ESPN.
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