Central Florida is taking allegations of potential N.C.A.A. violations raised in a New York Times article “very seriously,” according to a statement released by the university. A highly rated recruit, Kevin Ware, said that Central Florida used an intermediary, Kenneth Caldwell, to help recruit him, even arranging three-way telephone calls with Coach Donnie Jones when coaches were prohibited from contact with recruits. Caldwell has an extensive criminal record and ties to a prominent sport agent, though Caldwell denies working for an agent.

“Our review of this matter began immediately upon receiving notice,” said Joe Hornstein, a university spokesman. “It is premature for us to provide comment regarding these allegations at this time, without having the opportunity to thoroughly and completely review the facts.”

¶ George Mason hired the former Georgia Tech coach Paul Hewitt to replace Jim Larranaga. Hewitt was fired by the Yellow Jackets in March. He went 190-162 over 11 years and was 72-104 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Larranaga recently left to become the coach at the University of Miami. (AP)