9/23/1999 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Sept. 23, 1999
LAS VEGAS -- The UNLV Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced today that the NCAA is continuing the preliminary review of its men's basketball program. The preliminary review into allegations of violations in recruiting and extra benefit legislation began March 23, 1999.
NCAA rules mandate notification to an institution undergoing a preliminary review at the end of the initial six-month period. Should no determination be reached regarding the investigation in the next six months, the NCAA's Division I Committee on Infractions will decide whether the preliminary inquiry should be continued. Once the NCAA completes its preliminary review, it can either close the matter, notify UNLV that it believes a secondary violation (s) has occurred or issue an official inquiry.
"We are treating this inquiry as a serious matter," said UNLV President Dr. Carol C. Harter. "I have been assured that the cooperation of everyone at UNLV is complete."
UNLV Athletics Director Charles Cavagnaro said, "Unfortunately these matters often take a tremendous amount of time to review. My experience on the NCAA Council tells me that it is unusual to complete a preliminary review in less than six months."
UNLV men's Basketball Coach Bill Bayno said, "We continue to believe we are operating our program within both the letter and spirit of NCAA legislation and look forward to answering any and all questions the NCAA may have."
In another NCAA matter, UNLV has responded to the NCAA Enforcement Staff regarding a possible recruiting violation involving Women's Basketball Coach Regina Miller. The University reported no violation was committed by UNLV. The NCAA accepted the report and the University's conclusion, and stated it planned no further action.
"The most important aspect of coach Miller's trip to Germany in 1998 was that it occurred prior to her being interviewed for our position as Head Women's Basketball Coach. It is very logical to then determine there was no violation," said Cavagnaro.
Coach Miller said, "It was a personal trip and I was not representing UNLV or any other institution when I met with Linda Froehlich and her family, who I was introduced to by mutual acquaintances. I didn't violate any NCAA rules and am looking forward to the start of practice next month."
