Saint Mary's is under an NCAA investigation for possible recruiting violations, according to sources.

Mike McAlpin, Saint Mary's director of media relations, acknowledged to USA Today that the school is in contact with the NCAA.

"Saint Mary's College and the NCAA have been working cooperatively on a matter related to the men's basketball program," McAlpin told the newspaper in an email Friday afternoon. "To respect the integrity of that process, the college will have no further comment at this time."

The NCAA has declined comment on specifics.