Coaches, Corruption, and Consequences The sentencing of former Cal State Bakersfield assistant basketball coach Kevin Mays to four years in prison for pimping, possessing child pornography, and drug possession serves as a stark reminder that power and privilege can often shield individuals from accountability.
University officials have remained tight lipped about the incident, raising important questions about the culture within athletic programs and the responsibility of those in positions of authority.
An anonymous tip to then Cal State men's basketball coach Rod Barnes sparked the investigation into Mays' activities.