COLLEGE BASKETBALL

• NCAA penalizes Arizona basketball program

  Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - The NCAA has penalized the University of Arizona for major violations involving the men's basketball program.

  TheNCAA saidin itsrelease thatthe violations,which include impermissible recruiting activities and inducements, occurred on multiple occasions over a two-year period.

  The NCAA's public report said the violations centered around three basketball tournaments and one showcase game that were conducted on Arizona's campus in 2006-08.

  More to follow.

  07/29 16:38:45 ET