A Solid Explanation Of What Happened In The Adidas Scandal

Dec 31, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of the Adidas basketball shoes worn by Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena.The Oregonian has a long and interesting piece up about TJ Gassnola and how, despite multiple red flags, he managed to get Adidas to fund him as he wheeled and dealed to get high school talent to Adidas schools.

It’s worth remembering that the Oregonian is in Portland which is basically Ground Zero for Nike. We’re not suggesting anything but Nike is a huge presence there.

Meanwhile, in Lawrence, Kansas, The Jayhawks are still furious about the Silvio DeSousa resolution - he’s been banned for two years - and vow…