ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The University of Michigan punished its men's basketball program Thursday, imposing a postseason ban for 2003 and forfeiting all victories from four seasons because of a scandal involving a former booster.
Michigan also will remove banners from Crisler Arena for the 1992-93 season, as well as the three between 1995 and 1999.
The school announced the penalties in a letter submitted to the NCAA on Thursday. By imposing the sanctions on itself, Michigan hopes to forestall more severe action by the NCAA.
The postseason ban means that the Wolverines won't be able to participate in the NCAA tournament or the National Invitation Tournament next season. The team went 11-18 last season.
Michigan also will remove banners from Crisler Arena for the 1992-93 season, as well as the three between 1995 and 1999.
The school announced the penalties in a letter submitted to the NCAA on Thursday. By imposing the sanctions on itself, Michigan hopes to forestall more severe action by the NCAA.
The postseason ban means that the Wolverines won't be able to participate in the NCAA tournament or the National Invitation Tournament next season. The team went 11-18 last season.
