Kelvin Sampson is the former head men's basketball coach of Indiana University. Sampson violated NCAA telephone recruiting restrictions that were placed on him because of previous violations when he coached for Oklahoma. The report released on February 13, 2008 documented five violations including giving "false or misleading information". On February 22, 2008, Sampson and Indiana reached a $750,000 settlement and agreed to part ways.ESPN.com: Indiana's legal fees for alleged violations under Sampson still rising (November 21, 2008)
It was reported on January 27, 2009 that Sampson has appealed the NCAA's discipline of him.ESPN.com: Report: Sampson appeals to NCAA (January 27, 2009)
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Sampson loses a $500,000 raise
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The IU team will lose one scholarship for the 2008-09 season
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