LAWRENCE — Kansas athletic officials are reviewing allegations that the former AAU basketball coach of Ben McLemore received cash payments aimed at steering the star freshman to a sports agent.AAU coach Darius Cobb told USA Today he received $10,000 in two payments from Rodney Blackstock, the founder and CEO of Hooplife Academy in Greensboro, N.C.Kansas athletic director Sheahon Zenger issued a statement Saturday saying that the university had received an inquiry about the relationship between the McLemore family and Blackstock. The information was being reviewed and officials would “process it” with the NCAA and the Big 12 Conference if necessary.“We are not in a position to comment further at this time,” Zenger said. A spokesman with the university declined further comment on Monday.A telephone message left with an NCAA spokesman in Indianapolis seeking comment Monday was not returned.McLemore, a second-team All-American, is expected to be an NBA lottery pick in June after breaking the Jayhawks’ freshman scoring record held by Danny Manning.
Kansas remains silent on allegations against McLemore
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