East Tennessee State has apologized for blaming an insurance company that didn't pay $20,000 to a student because of a lapsed policy covering a basketball promotion.
Junior Jamaal Hundley from Knoxville, Tenn., won an in-game promotion Monday night by hitting a layup, a free throw, a 3-pointer and a half-court shot to receive either a car or $20,000. After it appeared he wouldn't be paid, ETSU officials Tuesday night eventually gave Hundley the money using university funds, and $5,000 each from two local sponsors.
Athletic director Dave Mullins apologized Thursday, saying an employee spoke with American Hole `n One, Inc., officials Tuesday but did not share with university administrators that the policy had lapsed. Mullins says no prize claim was ever filed with the company. The situation is being reviewed.
