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Sampson resigns, Dakich to coach team Saturday

IU coach Kelvin Sampson resigned Friday amid allegations of violating NCAA rules. Sampson''s resignation comes after a week-long investigation into the allegations.\nIU Director of Media Relations Larry MacIntyre said assistant coach Dan Dakich, a former IU player who played under Bob Knight in the 1980s, will coach the team on an interim basis.\nMacIntyre added that Sampson accepted a $750,000 buyout, and agreed not to sue the University as part of the buyout.\nIU officials are expected to hold a press conference Friday night.

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