Memphis A.D.: Response to be made to NCAA panel

Memphis Athletic Director R.C. Johnson issued a statement Thursday afternoon saying the school will respond to the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions concerning allegations of major rules violations in John Calipari’s basketball program.

Memphis will not respond to the media.

Here’s the statement:

University of Memphis Athletic Director R.C. Johnson issued the following statement on Thursday in reference to the NCAA Notice of Allegation received by the institution in January of 2009.

“We obviously took the NCAA inquiry very seriously and have conducted a thorough investigation into the allegations,” Johnson stated. “We are currently preparing our final presentation to the NCAA Committee and will deliver those findings in Indianapolis, Indiana, on June 6.

Johnson indicated that the University will have no further statement on the matter until after the hearing process, including the receipt of the final decision from the NCAA.