North Carolina State infractions case will be resolved through the Independent Accountability Resolution Process

May 18, 2020

A request for referral of the infractions case involving North Carolina State to the Independent Accountability Resolution Process was granted by the Infractions Referral Committee. Consistent with rules and procedures governing the process, details about the matter will remain confidential until the Independent Resolution Panel releases its decision.

The Independent Accountability Resolution Process is comprised of independent investigators, advocates and adjudicators who are responsible for reviewing select infractions cases in Division I. The IARP was created in response to recommendations issued by the Commission on College Basketball.

 

Media questions about the Independent Accountability Resolution Process should be directed to Amy Hanna: 

Phone Number: 317-762-8510 or email: Borshoff@iarpcc.org

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Case Decision

 

Case Decision Document
Press Release
Press Conference

Case Procedural Timeline

North Carolina State University

Referral Request Process

02.14.20 Referral Requested by Chair Designee of COI

February 14, 2020, the chair designee of the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions requested the Infractions Referral Committee refer the NC State infractions case to the Independent Accountability Resolution Process.

03.05.20 Extension Requested from Former Head Men’s Basketball Coach

March 5, 2020, the former head men’s basketball coach requested an extension to respond to the referral request.

03.06.20 Extension Request Response by Enforcement Staff

March 6, 2020, the enforcement staff submitted its response to the referral request.

03.09.20 Extension Request Granted

March 9, 2020, the Infractions Referral Committee granted the former head men’s basketball coach’s extension request.

03.16.20 Indefinite Stay of Proceedings Requested From NC State

March 16, 2020, NC State requested an indefinite stay of proceedings related to the referral request due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

03.17.20 Extension Granted for Responses to Referral Request

March 17, 2020, the Infractions Referral Committee granted an extension for the responses to the referral request.

04.08.20 Response Submitted by NC State

April 8, 2020, NC State submitted its response to the referral request.

04.14.20 Response Submitted by Former Head Men’s Basketball Coach

April 14, 2020, the former head men’s basketball coach submitted a response to the referral request.

04.22.20 IRC Met Regarding Referral Request

April 22, 2020, the Infractions Referral Committee met to consider the referral request.

05.08.20 IRC Met Regarding Referral Request

May 8, 2020, the Infractions Referral Committee met to consider the referral request.

05.18.20 IRC Referred Case to the IARP

May 18, 2020, the Infractions Referral Committee referred the NC State infractions case to the Independent Accountability Resolution Process.

Case Management Plan Development

06.11.20 IAOC Appointed CCU and IRP Members

June 11, 2020, Independent Accountability Oversight Committee appointed hearing panel members and the Complex Case Unit, which is comprised primarily of external investigators and external advocates.

10.12.20 Proposed Scheduling Deadlines Submitted by NC State and Former Head Men’s Basketball Coach

October 12, 2020, the Complex Case Unit, NC State, and the former head men’s basketball coach submitted proposed scheduling deadlines.

11.06.20 Case Management Plan Issued

November 6, 2020, the chief panel member issued a case management plan.

Notice of Allegations Issuance and Responses

02.01.21 Notices of Allegations Amended

February 1, 2021, the Complex Case Unit elected to amend the notices of allegations and issued amended notices of allegations.

 

03.17.21 Case Management Plan Status Conference

March 17, 2021, the chief panel member held a case management plan status conference with NC State, Complex Case Unit, and the former head men’s basketball coach.

03.19.21 Amended Case Management Plan Issued

March 19, 2021, the chief panel member issued an amended case management plan.

05.03.21 Supplemental Responses Submitted by NC State and Former Head Men’s Basketball Coach to Amended Notice of Allegations

May 3, 2021, the former head men’s basketball coach, and NC State submitted supplemental responses to the Complex Case Unit’s Amended Notice of Allegations.

06.16.21 Resolution of Pre-Hearing Procedural Issues Issued

June 16, 2021, the chief panel member issued a Resolution of Pre-Hearing Procedural Issues.

07.13.21 Final Pre-Hearing Submission Brief Submitted

July 13, 2021, NC State submitted a Final Pre-Hearing Submission Brief.

Hearing Status Conference

07.15.21 Correspondence from NCAA Vice President of Hearing Operations

July 15, 2021, the NCAA vice president of hearing operations submitted a letter concerning potential or actual conflicts of interest.

07.28.21 Hearing Status Conference Conducted

July 28, 2021, the chief panel member conducted a hearing status conference with NC State, Complex Case Unit, and the former head men’s basketball coach.

08.04.21 Hearing Status Conference Report Issued

August 4, 2021, the chief panel member issued a Hearing Status Conference Report.

Hearing

08.09-10.21 Hearing

August 9-10, 2021, the hearing panel conducted a hearing.

09.30.21 Parties Receive Copy of Procedural Case Timeline

September 30, 2021, the parties were provided a copy of the procedural case timeline and notified of the date of the publication of the timelines on the iarpcc.org webpage.

12.20.21 Infractions Decision Release

December 20, 2021, the infractions decision was released by the Independent Resolution Panel.

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