Jim Boeheim Apologizes for Saying ACC Foes ‘Bought’ Players

The longtime Syracuse coach walked back his comments in an apology Monday morning.

Syracuse men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim issued a public apology Monday morning after accusing three ACC opponents of buying players over the weekend.

“I would like to clarify remarks I made in a conversation I had with a media member following our game on Saturday evening,” Boeheim said in a statement. “I apologize to the schools I mentioned. I believe the ACC member institutions are in compliance with NCAA rules governing Name...