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Former Duke basketball player Corey Maggette admitted in a sworn statement that he accepted $2,000 in the form of cash payments and expense money in 1997 from a high school summer league coach.

Myron Piggie coached Maggette's summer AAU team, which included former UCLA player JaRon Rush, Missouri sophomore Kareem Rush, Oklahoma State sophomore Andre Williams and pro Korleone Young. On May 23, Piggie admitted paying these five athletes a total of $35,550.

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Lance Thomas purchased five pieces of diamond jewelry at a cost of $97,800 on Dec. 21, 2009, in the middle of his senior season, according the lawsuit. Documents included with the suit indicate he made a $30,000 down payment and received $67,800 in credit from the firm, the balance that remains unpaid.
Thomas started 39 games at forward during the 2009-2010 season, including the Blue Devils' 61-59 victory over Butler in the national championship game. He wasn't drafted by an NBA team but played for the New Orleans Hornets last season.

With family who attended Duke and played in the ACC it is more than a "bitter fan" as you imply. It is watching this happen since probably before you were born.

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Posted by Crowknowsbest

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Posted on 3/28/14 at 11:12 am to Cheese Grits

So you've got some stories about an AAU coach not affiliated with Duke and what looks to likely be a booster who likely didn't tell the university he was paying a player.

That kind of stuff happens at every major program in the country. Punishment is a matter of getting caught and whether there's evidence that will stick. I promise you that UK's not getting a raw deal from the NCAA.

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