Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance
Coastal Carolina University
132 Chanticleer Drive, West
Conway, South Carolina 29528-6054
Dear Ms. Ashman:
This is in reference to your October 7 letter and report to Renee Madison, NCAA
associate director of enforcement, concerning a violation of NCAA rules involving
men’s basketball prospective transfer student-athlete Desmond Holloway.
Please note that the matter has been reviewed in accordance with the provisions of
NCAA Bylaws 19.5.1 and 32.4, and it was determined that a violation occurred in
that during March 2010, the prospective student-athlete (PSA) obtained an
institutionally-issued shirt, valued at $25 and not available for purchase by the
general public, which is contrary to the provisions of Bylaws 13.2.1 and 13.2.1.1.
Specifically, the PSA took an institutionally-issued Nike Dri-Fit shirt from the
residence of another student-athlete during the PSA’s official visit to the institution.
The PSA did not return the shirt prior to departing campus, and subsequently wore
the shirt on the date the PSA signed a National Letter of Intent with the institution.
The violation was discovered after the director of athletics and the assistant athletics
director for compliance were shown a photograph of the PSA wearing the shirt during
a National Letter of Intent signing ceremony at his two-year institution. During
subsequent interviews conducted by the institution, the PSA provided false and
misleading information as to how he obtained the shirt, which is contrary to the
provisions of Bylaw 10.1. In that regard, it was determined that the case should be
classified as secondary and that no further action should be taken by the NCAA in the
matter. However, please note that the PSA is ineligible for intercollegiate
competition until his eligibility is restored by the NCAA student-athlete reinstatement
staff. All student-athlete reinstatement requests should be filed via the AMA Online
Case Management System. Please note, when submitting a request for reinstatement
you will need to provide a copy of this decision letter. If you have any questions
regarding the online submission of your reinstatement request, those should be
directed to webhelpdesk@ncaa.org.
Your cooperation and assistance in the review of this case are appreciated.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Harmon
Enforcement Staff Member
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