The University of Cincinnati reported to the NCAA on May 12 that former men's basketball coach John Brannen committed a violation when he "arranged for outside counseling appointments" and paid $135 for mental health care for an unnamed player.
The violation occurred when Brannen, who was fired on April 9, used his personal credit card to pay $135 (the previous balance due of $105, plus a $30 co-pay) for a Nov. 19, 2020, appointment, according to documents obtained by The Enquirer on Monday.
Brannen's attorney, Tom Mars, revealed the $135 payment on May 4.
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However, documents show when UC Director of Athletics John Cunningham initially questioned Brannen on or near March 8, 2021, about the Nov.