I, briefly spoke with someone who is very, much into the loop when it comes to the high school and college basketball scene. He spoke on anonymity of the person (former Big East assistant coach) who he mentioned. I probably could've gotten it out of him, if I really wanted to. I'll probably do so at a later time, if I run into him again.
Nevertheless, the former Big assistant told him (paraphrase), "He was glad that he had gotten out of the Big East." And, the person whom I spoke with asked him, "Why?" The former Big East assistant went on to say (again, paraphrasing), "Because, they cheat like crazy!"
First of all, I know cheating goes on on collegiate level. But, what I took from conversation was the Big East hoops assistant believed from past experiences that many of the Big East schools cheat more than the average conference. I think if that is the case; it's due to the size of the conference and recruiting becomes a serious feeding frenzy for many of the assistant and head coaches in the Big East.
I think this thread will really get Baldi on a roll. LOL Nevertheless, it was somewhat interesting.