The University of Arizona (UA) Wildcats hired law firms following the allegations against its assistant coach for men’s basketball.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) alleged that Emanuel Richardson was among those involved in college basket
According to the charges of the DOJ, Richardson accepted $20,000 in bribes from undercover agents posing as financial backers. In exchange, the Arizona Wildcats assistant coach will use his influence to deliver star athletes to the financial backers or an agent. The complaint also stated that he gave a portion of the bribe to a prospective high school basketball player.
After learning about the indictment, UA immediately suspended Richardson. The university stated that it was “appalled to learn of the allegations.”
UA took immediate steps to address the allegations against Richardson
On Tuesday, UA President Robert Robbins said they immediately consulted the university’s General Counsel about the matter. They also communicated with the officials of the NCAA and PAC-12.
