Auburn Basketball Accused of Secretly Filming Rival: In a surprising twist, a recent article claims that during the 2017-18 season, some SEC coaches suspected Auburn of using a secret camera to film rival teams’ practices at Neville Arena. The allegations, brought up during an SEC coaches meeting after the season, lacked concrete evidence, and Auburn has not responded to the accusations.
The article mentions an SEC spokesperson confirming a conversation in 2018 about concerns regarding video cameras in basketball arenas during visiting team practices. While the SEC did not name the institution involved, anonymous sources indicated Auburn was the focus. However, during the meeting, no one directly accused Auburn, with then-South Carolina coach Frank Martin urging colleagues to speak openly.
The report suggests that changes were implemented in the men’s basketball manual for the 2019 season. Now, the home team must inform the visiting team about the location of all video cameras, requiring them to be powered off or covered if possible.
These accusations emerge amid the aftermath of the University of Michigan’s sign-stealing scandal. The article notes that proving such cheating is challenging, often lacking a “smoking gun.” An anonymous coaching staff claimed they tried a new signal in Neville Arena, and Auburn’s bench surprisingly recognized it during the subsequent game, leaving them puzzled.
As the story unfolds, the cloud of suspicion hovers over Auburn’s practices, with the university yet to address the claims officially.
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Our Reader’s Queries
What is the punishment for Auburn basketball?
Auburn’s basketball coach, Bruce Pearl, faces a two-game suspension as the program is put on probation for four years due to violations by ex-assistant coaches, according to the NCAA.
Why did Auburn get probation?
The investigation originated from the arrest of former assistant coach Chuck Person in September 2017. He was convicted of taking bribes to guide potential professional basketball players to a specific agent and financial adviser. This was a part of a broad FBI probe into corruption within college basketball.