Kansas Basketball Avoids Major Penalties in NCAA Infractions Case

The Independent Resolution Panel (IRP) has ruled that the University of Kansas men's basketball team must vacate 15 wins from the 2017-18 season, including their Final Four appearance, due to illegal payments made to a former player. However, the ruling is seen as a victory for coach Bill Self and the program as they avoided more severe penalties, with Self receiving just one Level III violation. Kansas will also go on three years' probation and has self-imposed additional penalties. The ruling concludes a long-running case stemming from the FBI investigation into corruption in college basketball.