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Louisville On Hot Seat

Compiled From Wire Services

Louisville might have violated NCAA regulations when an assistant basketball coach allegedly provided financial help to the father of freshman Nate Johnson, The Courier-Journal reported.

The NCAA said such a case might violate its rules barring special benefits to players or their relatives.

The university already is on NCAA probation.

Robert Traylor, caught up in a swirl of published reports linking him to an NCAA investigation of Michigan’s basketball program, has decided to stay at the school.

The 6-foot-8, 300-pound Traylor had been expected to declare for the NBA draft, giving up his remaining two years of eligibility.

Barb Smith, Colorado’s top assistant for nine years, was hired as women’s basketball coach at San Diego State.

Smith, 33, replaces Beth Burns, recently hired by Ohio State.