LOUISVILLE - Louisville has requested and received a 45-day extension to respond to an NCAA Notice of Allegations that accused the men’s basketball program of committing a Level I violation for an improper recruiting offer and several Level II violations.

The notice included an accusation former coach Rick Pitino failed to promote an atmosphere of compliance.

The school received notice on May 4 and faced a deadline early next week to respond within 90 days.

That deadline has moved to mid-September.