Weber Probe Detailed

Weber State made public details of an NCAA investigation into the recruiting practices of the men’s basketball program, including allegations coach Ron Abegglen gave cash to at least one player and had another bailed out of jail.

The NCAA’s notice of inquiry, released by the school following news reports of the investigation, listed eight alleged “major” violations involving charges that athletes improperly received financial aid and recruiting inducements.

Included were allegations that Abegglan arranged a meeting between three prospective players, Utah Jazz star Karl Malone and Jazz assistant Phil Johnson, a former Weber State coach, at which Malone and Johnson spoke highly of the Weber State program.

The meeting, the NCAA claims, was a violation of its rules.