Thursday, October 15, 2009

Binghamton's Broadus On Paid Leave

((HT: CBSSports))

Interim athletic director James Norris said the decision announced Wednesday was reached after discussions with university president Lois DeFleur and vice president James Van Voorst.

The move comes after Friday's announcement that Broadus admitted having contact with prospective recruits that violated NCAA regulations. Assistant coach Mark Macon will take over in the interim.

"There have been continuing incidents of concern related to the men's basketball program that do not measure up to the university's high standards," Norris said in a statement. "I have every confidence in his [Macon's] ability to provide strong leadership to the team."

DeFleur called for an audit of the entire athletic program after the releases last month of star basketball player Emanuel "Tiki" Mayben, who's facing drug charges, and five of his teammates.

Retired New York Chief Judge Judith Kaye will lead the independent review and investigation. It will be overseen by the executive committee of the SUNY board of trustees.

Mayben was arrested last month in Troy, N.Y. A sealed indictment charged Mayben with selling cocaine twice on June 29 and police said they found 3.4 grams of cocaine on him when he was arrested. He has pleaded not guilty.

Broadus signed a contract extension in June through the 2013-14 season, on the heels of a season that featured the team's first conference championship and NCAA tournament berth.

Here's coverage from WBNG-TV in Binghamton
Brendan O'Reilly got to tell everyone from behind a desk...

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