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Scandal won't keep Amaker from rebuilding Michigan

By Andy Katz
ESPN.com

Friday, August 30, 2002

When choosing his next college destination, J.C. Mathis inquired about possible NCAA sanctions against Michigan. Tommy Amaker and his staff gave him a straight answer. They don't know how Michigan will be affected once the NCAA sorts through the Ed Martin fallout. Mathis still chose the Wolverines. A decision that speaks volumes about Amaker, not to mention the approach he's taking in rebuilding the Michigan basketball program. "It was a factor and I did think about it," said Mathis, enjoyi ...

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