UPDATE: Myck's buddy Tristan Thompson speaks up

It looks like there is an explanation to the whole situation that the NCAA is investigating Myck Kabongo on and Tristan Thompson can explain it ...



As was broken last night, the NCAA was investigating Texas Longhorn point guard Myck Kabongo on a possible violation that could have meant a suspension if found to be true.

Well, Tristan Thompson can explain what went down apparently.

According to Thompson (who you should know is currently playing for the Cleveland Cavs), he was the one that paid for the session with the pro trainer when Myck was in Cleveland.  Both Myck and Tristan have a very lengthy history as teammates that have roots in their growing in up Toronto and then when they played together at both St. Benedict's Prep in New Jersey and Findlay Prep in Las Vegas as high schoolers not to mention their time as members of the AAU team Grassroots Canada.

Thompson maintains that he paid for the sessions up front and was then repaid the fees by Kabongo's brother.

"You know, I actually had to pay for it and then had his brother reimburse me, which is totally fine with the NCAA, we discussed that."

That being said, that should then be the end of it.  At least that's what I say but I'm not the NCAA.

The  obvious friendship of Kabongo and Thompson and Thompson's affiliation with Rich Paul (through Paul being his agent of course) will continue to raise eyebrows I'm sure with the suits in college's up admin echelon but what can you do about that?  Because Myck's friend happens to be a NBA player with a high profile agent the NCAA will likely be keeping a close eye on him regardless of what happens with regards to the investigation.

In my humble opinion, I think this is a farce of a situation.  A one time pro training session for a collegiate athlete who get's nothing for playing on a team that generates millions for an institution of higher learning that in turn generates money for the umbrella corporation should be a welcome thing since it helps said player better his himself, his team and his school team's situation.  Does the NCAA do the same for players who train with national basketball programs?  This sounds a little like a double standard here but hey, I'm only an observer of things.

Regardless, Myck should be in the clear and this should be the end of it.  At least we hope.