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Rick Pitino under fire for trusting an assistant too much

“Furtively” was the word that kept coming up during the University of Louisville press conference on the NCAA Notice of Allegations against the UofL basketball program. Specifically in regard to Andre McGee, former player and assistant.

Rick Pitino a stickler for NCAA compliance (Cindy Rice Shelton photo).

McGee is accused of secretly arranging for strip shows and sexual favors for as many as 17 basketball players, including recruits and active players. Quietly in the early morning hours, without the permission or the knowledge of coaches at Minardi Hall.

Disappointing his tutor, taking advantage of a casual college dormitory atmosphere to throw sex parties.