Cheating scandal in NYC public schools basketball league causes March madness
in the New York City high school basketball league that prompted the cancellation of a championship game was more widespread than the education department initially disclosed, records show.
“It’s a major stain . I don’t know if stain remover is going to be able to remove the stain. Or if stain remover can remove it, they’re going to have to use a lot of stain remover,” said Ronald Naclerio, who coaches the Benjamin N. Cardozo High School basketball team and is the coach with the most wins in PSAL and New York state public school history.Banks’ statement released over the weekend indicated that two teams in the citywide playoffs had been disqualified.
"In simple terms – adults put the long-term future of young people second for momentary high school glory on the court. These adults are not helping students, they are only helping themselves," Banks said in the statement, adding that oversight of PSAL rules had been neglected under the previous administration.
“For so many youngsters growing up, they dream of playing in high school,” said Naclerio. “The PSAL has been an important bridge for countless youngsters into adulthood.” Coaches of the disqualified teams did not respond to interview requests. But Eric Barnett, coach of the Campus Magnet high school basketball team in Queens, said he looks forward to next season due to the cheating crackdown.
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