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Florida probes gambling allegation
By Josh Peter and Jason Cole, Yahoo! Sports 1 hour, 23 minutes ago
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – An athletic department investigation into alleged gambling by University of Florida men’s basketball standout Nick Calathes found that the player ran up about $600 in on-line poker debt, according to sources familiar with the situation.
The investigation did not find that Calathes or other Florida basketball players bet on sporting events, which would be a violation of NCAA rules, sources said.
University of Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley told Yahoo! Sports on Friday the probe did not find any evidence of wrongdoing that would affect players’ eligibility or impact the school.
According to NCAA rules, athletic department staff and student-athletes shall not knowingly provide information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities, solicit or accept any bets or participate in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate athletics. Individuals found to be involved in point-shaving or wagering on their own school will be banned from the NCAA for life.
“Obviously we were aware of some information before,” said Foley, who declined to discuss any specific players. “Whether it’s this situation here or any situation we have dealt with in my 17 years as athletic director, that stuff is taken very, very seriously. We work diligently to get to the bottom of it, try to leave no stone unturned because you’re protecting the institution, you’re protecting the program.
“The university feels very good about where it is. We do not have a serious issue here based on the information we have.”
Calathes is expected to play for Florida against Toledo in the Gators’ season opener Friday. Approximately two weeks ago, sources said a team manager informed other members of the staff of Calathes’ gambling debt. The athletic department questioned all current players and at least one former player, according to sources.
Neither Calathes nor coach Bill Donovan could be immediately reached for comment.
Florida probes gambling allegation
By Josh Peter and Jason Cole, Yahoo! Sports 1 hour, 23 minutes ago
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – An athletic department investigation into alleged gambling by University of Florida men’s basketball standout Nick Calathes found that the player ran up about $600 in on-line poker debt, according to sources familiar with the situation.
The investigation did not find that Calathes or other Florida basketball players bet on sporting events, which would be a violation of NCAA rules, sources said.
University of Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley told Yahoo! Sports on Friday the probe did not find any evidence of wrongdoing that would affect players’ eligibility or impact the school.
According to NCAA rules, athletic department staff and student-athletes shall not knowingly provide information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities, solicit or accept any bets or participate in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate athletics. Individuals found to be involved in point-shaving or wagering on their own school will be banned from the NCAA for life.
“Obviously we were aware of some information before,” said Foley, who declined to discuss any specific players. “Whether it’s this situation here or any situation we have dealt with in my 17 years as athletic director, that stuff is taken very, very seriously. We work diligently to get to the bottom of it, try to leave no stone unturned because you’re protecting the institution, you’re protecting the program.
“The university feels very good about where it is. We do not have a serious issue here based on the information we have.”
Calathes is expected to play for Florida against Toledo in the Gators’ season opener Friday. Approximately two weeks ago, sources said a team manager informed other members of the staff of Calathes’ gambling debt. The athletic department questioned all current players and at least one former player, according to sources.
Neither Calathes nor coach Bill Donovan could be immediately reached for comment.
