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Will Wade: It's "Little Bit Surprising" to Hear His Name in Basketball Corruption Trial

LSU head coach Will Wade denies doing business with Christian Dawkins despite having his name mentioned at Tuesday's college basketball corruption trial.

Wade, who appeared on SEC Network on Wednesday, said he has "never, ever" worked with Dawkins, who is at the center of the ongoing basketball corruption trial for funneling money to families of top recruits in exchange for their commitment to Adidas-sponsored schools.

"Certainly, I don't want to react to what a defense attorney said yesterday, but I get it and I understand the judge didn't let it in," Wade said. "But what I will say is, I'm very proud of what I've done as the LSU basketball coach, and I have never, ever, done any business of any kind with Christian Dawkins.