Some very interesting charges

Jim Basnight isn't afraid to share what he is thinking and believing. In his latest blog post, he states this:

"...Maybe now brighter minds may not feel that my accounts, which are based on first hand experiences and documented evidence are more worth considering. Yes there are cash pay-offs to recruits. Usually they are in cash, but when the larger amounts are tendered they are done through other financial vehicles like real estate, stock and complicated accounts. Yes there are prostitutes. Yes there are cash payments and improper benefits given to current players. Yes there's drugs and alcohol. Yes there is gambling and even point shaving. I've said it before in this column and I'll say it again. The worst offenders now in regards to this type of activity in the Pac-12 are Oregon, Arizona and UCLA in my opinion. Laugh all you want..."

The above is from Friday, August 18 and located in the column titled Pac-12 Roundup for August 19th 2011 (Part One)

More on Josiah Turner

Jim Basnight usually writes about Washington Huskies basketball but also covers PAC-12 basketball. He offered some intriguing items about former Sac High star backcourter Josiah Turner in his Tuesday, May 24 Pac-12 Roundup:

"...First is the ongoing NCAA investigation of his fishy eligibility situation..."

The entire column is worthwhile reading, as are the sections on Turner. Go here and scroll down to the entry of 4:57 p.m.