Lawyer: Katina Powell to meet with NCAA

Former escort Katina Powell plans to speak early next week with NCAA investigators about allegations made against U of L's basketball program, her lawyer Larry Wilder confirmed Thursday.

"In consideration of the fact that the Commonwealth is going forward and considering criminal charges against Miss Powell, it is no longer in her best interest to forgo meeting with the NCAA and sharing all of the demonstrative evidence she has to support her position," Wilder wrote via text message.

ESPN.com first reported Powell's plans on Thursday, citing an anonymous source.

Per the report, Powell is expected to provide phone records, journals and other documents that were used in the formation of a recent book, "Breaking Cardinals Rules," that alleged years worth of paid sex parties for players and recruits through the actions of former U of L staff member Andre McGee.

While the NCAA can use media interviews and other comments, direct communication with Powell figures to be a major aspect of NCAA investigators building a case against U of L's program.