Attorney Investigating Arizona: DeAndre Ayton 'Abided By All Applicable Rules', 'Fully Eligible'

Paul Kelly, the attorney conducting Arizona's internal investigation into the FBI probe, says that DeAndre Ayton should not be deemed ineligible and has abided by all applicable rules, according to a release shared by ESPN's Mark Schlabach.

Last week, ESPN reported the FBI has wiretaps of phone conversations between head coach Sean Miller and ASM Sports agent Andy Miller discussing $100,000 so that Ayton would sign with the Wildcats. Miller did not coach against Oregon over the weekend.

Ayton's family issued a statement saying they were "outraged and disgusted" by the recent reports.

Kelly issued the following statement on Sunday:

"I am aware of media reports and public relations suggesting…