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The USC men s basketball team has avoided a postseason ban for NCAA infractions committed by former associate head coach Tony Bland.
The NCAA announced Thursday it placed the Trojans on probation for two years and levied a fine of $5,000 plus 1 percent of the men s basketball program budget. Bland received a three-year show-cause order.
USC was among the schools involved in the FBI s investigation into corruption in college basketball.
In January 2019, Bland pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery. He had admitted to receiving $4,100 to help direct players to sign with specified financial advisers and managers.
NCAA puts USC on two-year probation for ethical conduct violation
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UCLA and USC Display Their Skills at March Madness
By Amanda Scurlock, Sports Writer
Published April 8, 2021
Sophomore guard Johnny Juzang (3) scored 13 points, four rebounds and two steals against Alabama (NCAA photo)
The USC Trojans and the UCLA Bruins shook the men’s basketball world with their prominent runs in March Madness. Both teams defied the odds to display their strong programs.
UCLA went from defeating Michigan State to play in the tournament to defeating the top seeded Michigan to play in the Final Four. The Bruins was one of the few programs that gave the nearly undefeated Gonzaga competition. Their Final Four bout with the Bulldogs consisted of 19 lead changes and 16 ties.