Mayo's agent pulls out, citing investigation distraction
Published 5/23/2008 at FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Former USC basketball star O.J. Mayo has been dropped by his agent ahead of the June 26 NBA draft because of the "overwhelming intensity" of allegations that Mayo illegally received cash and gifts.
Mayo had announced that Calvin Andrews of Bill Duffy Associates would represent him. But the Walnut Creek, Calif.-based sports management group issued a statement Thursday saying their association was over.
"Due to the overwhelming intensity of recent allegations regarding the recruitment of O.J.
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