Report: Corruption probe could take down major programs, HOF coaches

As the federal government's probe into corruption in college basketball continues, there's a strong belief among many that more - and bigger - names and programs will become ensnared in its web.

In fact, in terms of NCAA rules, sources told Yahoo's Pete Thamel that material obtained so far "threatens the fundamental structure and integrity of the sport," and that Hall of Fame coaches and as many 50 men's basketball programs could end up compromised.

On Wednesday, a report surfaced that three dozen Division I programs could ultimately face punishment for NCAA violations.

According to Thamel, the U.S. Attorney's office in Southern District of New York now has in its possession wiretaps from 4,000 intercepted calls and thousands of documents and bank records, including from now-decertified NBA agent Andy Miller.

Miller, a former agent for NBA stars Kyle Lowry and Kristaps Porzingis, has been involved in the scandal since once of his ex-employees, Christian Dawkins, was arrested as part of the investigation.

"When this all comes out, Hall of Fame coaches should be scared, lottery picks won’t be eligible to play, and almost half of the 16 teams the NCAA showed on its initial NCAA tournament show this weekend should worry about their appearance being vacated," a source told Thamel.

The scope of the scandal could be enormous. Another source told Thamel that if the information currently under protective order was released before the March 11 March Madness Selection Show, "you might see Tennessee-Chattanooga as a No. 2 seed."