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Martin : NCAA punishment not worry for new coach

With possible NCAA sanctions looming, Tennessee officials are confident new men's basketball coach Cuonzo Martin will win "the right way."Martin accepted the job well aware of the potential hurdles swirling around the program.The former Missouri State coach said during his introduction Monday that he has done his homework on the possible NCAA punishment and has also received assurances from athletics director Mike Hamilton regarding the situation."It's a great job. It's a great opportunity, has great tradition, great history," Martin said. "For me, as far as the NCAA is concerned, Mike has assured me that everything will work out, and I support that 100 percent. Whatever happens with the NCAA, I will be the coach."Martin was one of 14 candidates Hamilton said Tennessee seriously considered and was introduced a week after Bruce Pearl was fired for recruiting violations. Pearl and the Vols' basketball program have been charged with 10 violations, including an unethical conduct charge aga...

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