McHale: Allegations shouldn't hurt Mayo in draft
by The Associated Press 
 
MINNEAPOLIS -- If the Timberwolves pass on Southern California's O.J. Mayo with the third pick in the NBA draft, it won't be because of allegations the freshman received cash and gifts from a promoter in violation of NCAA rules.

Timberwolves basketball boss Kevin McHale says the allegations made in an ESPN report will have no bearing on whether or not the Wolves consider Mayo at Number Three in the June 26th draft.

Mayo has denied allegations made by a former associate that promoter Rodney Guillory received money from Bill Duffy Associates and funneled cash and gifts to Mayo, both during his time at USC and before as a high school phenom.

McHale says he doesn't see how allegations of wrongdoing in college and high school should affect Mayo's status as an NBA player.