The Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc. (AAU) refutes involvement in the Arizona Cactus Classic of 2008 which has led the University of Arizona to self report recruiting violations to the NCAA.

The event being reported by the Associated Press, ESPN, Fox Sports, CBS Sports and various other news outlets, was not sanctioned by the AAU nor conducted by the AAU. The event operator, Mr. Jim Storey was not a member of the AAU in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 or this year. By not being a member of the AAU, Mr. Storey is not entitled to hold any position such as coach or event director.

AAU rules require application for sanctioning of events. The AAU has never received a request for a sanction from Mr. Storey.

Bobby Dodd, President of the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, Inc. states, “This is a horrific misrepresentation of the AAU.”

AAU requests an immediate retraction of any reporting that has linked the AAU to the Arizona Cactus Classic or events at the University of Arizona that could possibly lead to NCAA basketball sanctions.

University of Arizona notice of allegations

Source: AAU