Orlando high school basketball player Nassir Little, whose recruitment by the University of Miami came into question as part of an FBI investigation, denied under oath on Friday the bribery allegations and any misconduct by the Hurricanes coaching staff. His father, Harold Little, signed a sworn affidavit, as well.
The Herald also learned that UM coach Jim Larrañaga, who has vehemently denied any involvement in improper recruiting, was interviewed by the FBI for two hours at Miami International Airport a few weeks ago.
“We have affidavits from Nassir and his father, swearing under oath, under penalty of perjury, that neither he, nor his family, nor anyone associated with the University of Miami, ever so much as discussed any payment of any kind, and we view that as a huge step forward (in clearing Miami’s name),” said attorney Ed Shohat, who, along with attorney Stuart Z.