On February 4, 2015, the Syracuse Orange basketball program self-imposed a postseason ban as the NCAA came breathing down their necks. SU was in the midst of a difficult season to begin with, but the ban was seen by some as a cowardly move and a disservice to the players -- especially seniors like Rakeem Christmas. If SU makes the NCAA Tournament this year, it'll be seen as a shrewd move in hindsight. But one we, as fans, probably have few qualms with from our vantage point.
On February 5, 2016 -- a year and a day later -- the Louisville Cardinals basketball program has self-imposed a postseason ban as the NCAA comes calling amidst reports of a former staffer hiring prostitutes for recruits.