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Louisville Basketball Announces Further Sanctions Stemming from Escort Scandal

The University of Louisville is reportedly set to announce further sanctions as a result of the escort scandal involving the men's basketball team.

Pat Forde of Yahoo Sports reported Wednesday that Louisville will eliminate two scholarships, one in 2017-18 and one in 2018-19, and two official visits while reducing its recruiting days by 30. The Cardinals had already been forced the miss the 2016 postseason after a self-imposed ban.

Matt Norlander of CBSSports.com passed along the school's release:

Louisville’s statement/latest update on NCAA investigation. Scholarship reductions, recruiting and visits also pared pic.