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LONG BEACH, Calif. — The NCAA imposed stiff penalties on the Long Beach State men’s basketball program Thursday, including some sanctions that were self-imposed by the university.
Penalties against the 49ers include three years’ probation, forfeiting their 18 victories from the 2005-2006 season, reduced recruiting and fewer scholarships. The 49ers will be allowed to participate in postseason play.
The case involved improper benefits, improper transportation and phone contacts, unethical conduct by members of the coaching staff and a failure to appropriately monitor the program by the school or the former head coach, the NCAA said.
