Former five-star recruit Brian Bowen, who was at the center of the Louisville recruiting scandal that ultimately brought down Rick Pitino, is declaring for the NBA Draft — with a caveat.
Bowen, who is awaiting NCAA clearance to play next season at South Carolina after transferring, declared for the draft in case he does not get that clearance, according to ESPN’s Jeff Goodman.
Brian Bowen, who is hoping for the NCAA to clear him to play next season at South Carolina, told ESPN he will declare for the NBA Draft in case that doesn’t happen. Story coming.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) April 18, 2018
An FBI investigation alleged that Adidas funneled $100,000 to Bowen’s family for committing to Louisville. He has denied all knowledge, but the allegations have certainly thrown his college career way off track.
