Highlights: "Memphis − already on probation due to a pair of previous infractions cases − will have its probation extended by another two years until 2027. The men’s basketball program must also vacate three wins − Wichita State, Temple and Tulane − from the period between Jan. 25 and Feb. 18. The softball program does not have to vacate any wins because the Tigers did not win any games during that span." (Chip note: they went 19-36 last season). "The school must also pay a $30,000 fine plus 1% of the combined men’s basketball and softball budgets." (As Upperquad commented, "oh, my"). "According to the NCAA, Brooks arranged for and paid Callahan and Dixon to complete assignments and take tests for Dandridge, who then submitted them as his own. The NCAA found that Brooks paid either Callahan or Dixon $150 for an assignment for Dandridge’s Intro to Theatre course. It also found that Brooks paid either Callahan or Dixon $400 to take three tests for Dandridge as part of a Health/Sport Terminology course. "The NCAA's full report on the investigation indicates Callahan and Dixon were "hesitant" but agreed to participate since Brooks told them they would be paid. Records show Brooks paid Callahan and Dixon via her personal Apple Pay account. "Callahan, a catcher from Hernando, Mississippi, appeared in four games before the athletic department began taking steps to address the situation. Callahan, who had two seasons of eligibility remaining, did not play another game for the Tigers. "Dixon, an outfielder from Jackson, Mississippi, appeared in nine of the Tigers’ first 10 games. The outfielder then missed the next 29 games, beginning Feb. 24 – the day after Brooks was fired. Dixon returned to the field April 19 and played in the team’s final 11 games. "According to the NCAA's report, either Callahan or Dixon completed three assignments for Dandridge in January 2024, before ending her involvement, "because she believed Brooks did not adequately compensate her." (Chip note: And of course the basketball player thinks he did nothing wrong:) "I hope them punks that wasn’t letting me play satisfied," he posted on Instagram. "The truth will come out! Be careful who you allow yourself to be around, them snakes will smile and say they love you, and stab the (expletive) out of you." (Chip note: AND...Penny Hardaway if the coach - enough said) "This is not Memphis' first brush with NCAA investigators since Penny Hardaway became coach. "In 2022, following a years-long infractions investigation, the program was charged with committing four Level II violations and five Level III violations during a saga that began with its handling of James Wiseman's eligibility status in 2019. While the NCAA's initial notice of allegations identified at least four Level I violations (the most serious), Memphis and Hardaway avoided significant sanctions − although, the program was placed on three years' probation." ** Edited by VTChip at 7/17/2025, 9:02:09 AM