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SEC Commissioner releases statement regarding FBI’s investigation of college basketball

Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days, Monday, July 11, 2016, in Hoover, Ala.

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Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days, Monday, July 11, 2016, in Hoover, Ala.

By Maghen Moore

Sept 27, 2017

The Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey released a statement Wednesday regarding the FBI’s investigation of college basketball corruption.

Auburn basketball’s associate head coach Chuck Person, who the university suspended without pay, is one of four coaches identified in the bribery scheme.

Sankey's statement comes after Louisville head coach Rick Pitino was placed on unpaid administrative leave, and athletic director Tom Jurich was placed on paid leave, the school announced Wednesday.

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