Former Adidas executive James Gatto and his wife Rachel Gatto arrives to court in New York on Tuesday. James Gatto got nine months in prison after being convicted of fraud for channelling secret payments to the families of top-tier basketball recruits to influence what teams the players chose. The judge added that he wanted to send “a great big warning light to the basketball world.” “I deeply regret my actions,” Gatto said in a shaky voice. Dawkins referenced “social dysfunction” in college basketball and said his actions were “clouded” by a “system that takes advantage of kids.” “I realize now more than ever none of this was worth it,” Dawkins said. Three of four assistant college basketball coaches have pleaded guilty in the scandal.

Source: thestar March 05, 2019 23:48 UTC