Bidding War for Recruits Fueled Payments, Defense Claims in Hoopgate Trial
Ah Ha!!! So Adidas wasn’t just showering money on high school kids to get them to their schools in a total vacuum. It turns out that the Big a was competing against offers for these same players from other schools that were backed by none other than its competitors. Zounds! This shocking revelation was made in opening statements by the defense, specifically charging that five-star recruit Brian Bowen, who got $100,000 to attend Louisville from lead defendant Jim Gatto, was also being offered money from the University of Oregon, Nike’s most favored program. Nassir Little was paid $150,000 by Adidas ... Log in to view full article.