I've spent the past half hour transcribing the most serious allegations against Sampson from the report. Here they are:

It is alleged that (a) during the period of time beginning May 25, 2006, through May 24, 2007, Kelvin Sampson, head men's basketball coach, acted contrary to the NCAA principles of ethical conduct when he knowingly violated recruiting restrictions imposed by the NCAA Committee on Infractions, as penalty for Sampson's prior involvement in violations of NCAA legislation; (b) Sampson failed to deport himself in accordance with the generally recognized high standard of honesty normally associated with the conduct and administration of intercollegiate athletics by providing the institution and the NCAA enforcement staff false or misleading information; and (c) Sampson failed to promote an atmosphere for compliance within the men's basketball program and failed to monitor the activities regarding compliance of one or more of his assistant coaches. Specifically:

a. Concerning Sampson's knowing violation of recruiting restrictions, on a number of occasions from May 25, 2006, through May 24, 2007, Sampson was present while a member of his coaching staff made telephone calls related to recruiting. Sampson was prohibited from doing so pursuant to panalty L, NCAA Infractions Report No. 250; as adopted by and transgerred to Indiana University, Bloomington. [NCAA Bylaw 10.1]

Specifically, on a number of occasions from May 31, 2006, through May 1, 2007, Sampson knowingly participated in three-way telephone conversations between himself, then assistant men's basketball coach Rob Senderoff, and prospective student-athletes Yancey Gates and William Buford Jr. Sampson also participated in three-way conversations between himself; Senderoff, and then prospective student-athletes DeJuan Blair, Demetri McCamey and [NAME REDACTED]. Furthermore, Sampson participated in three-way conversations between himself, Senderoff and Yvonne Jackson, mother of prospective student-athlete Devin Ebanks. Sampson participated in the three-way telephone conversations despite being instructed not to do so by the institution's compliance staff and despite receiving specific clarification from the Committee on Infractions that three-way calls were prohibited.

Additionally, on a number of occasions from May 25, 2006, through May 24, 2007, Sampson participated in recruiting calls made by Senderoff in the following ways:

(1) Sampson participated by speakerphone in recruiting calls placed by Senderoff to [NAME REDACTED] and prospective student-athlete Marcus Morris.

(2) Sampson was present during one or more recruiting calls placed by Senderoff to prospective student-athlete Kenny Frease. Senderoff then handed Sampson the phone and allowed Sampson to speak with Frease.

(3) While Senderoff was in the presence of then prospective student-athletes Blair, Ayodele Coker and [NAME REDACTED], the prospective student-athlete's parents or lagal guardian(s) during off-campus recruiting contacts; Senderoff called Sampson and allowed Sampson to speak with the prospective-student athlete, the prospective student-athlete's parents ot lagal guardian(s).

(4) Sampson spoke with Erica Mackey, mother of prospective student-athlete Jonathan "Bud" Mackey, via Senderoff's cell phone, while Senderoff was in the presence of Ms. Mackey.

Concerning Sampson's provision of false or misleading information, Sampson repeatedly provided the institution and the enforcement staff false information regarding his involvement in violations of the Committee on Infractions' recruiting restrictions [NCAA Bylaw 10.1-(d)]

Specifically, during a November 13, 2007, interview with the institution and the enforcement staff, Sampson stated that at the time of the violations, he was unaware that Senderoff was using three-way calls to allow him to speak with prospective-student athletes, the prospective student-athlete's parents, legal guardian(s) or coaches. Sampson further stated that he did not engage in three-way conversations with prospective student-athletes or their relatives during the period of recruiting restrictions. Additionally, Sampson stated that there was never an instance when he was on the phone with a prospective student-athlete when Senderoff also spoke. Finally, Sampson stated that he never spoke with Buford.

In fact, Sampson engaged in three-way telephone conversations with multiple prospective student-athletes, the prospective student-athlete's parents or legal guardian(s), as set forth in this allegation, including a June 19, 2006, three-way telephone conversation between himself, Senderoff and Buford. In addition, Sampson participated in speakerphone conversations involving himself, Senderoff and prospective student-athletes, the prospective student-athlete's parents or legal guardian(s), as set forth in this allegation.

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