James Wiseman Ruled Ineligible

[matt colvin]

Just saw it on KSR, they are alleging that Penny Hardaway acted as a booster and helped Wiseman move to Memphis during his high school career.

You know...they should have made this determination before the season began. I think that aspect of the situation is run of the mill for the NCAA.

[JFCats22]

Hahaha. Can’t help but laugh at this.

[TrueblueCATfan]

not gonna lie.....I laughed but I do feel sorry this kid

[Jload]

A transcendent,Anthony Davis like talent. College basketball loses , NBA gains. This info has been out there for a couple of YEARS, why NCAA just now ruling, I call BS

[matt colvin]

This info has been out there for a couple of YEARS, why NCAA just now ruling, I call BS

Yep! They let him play in one game and strung him along to think he has been cleared, simply so they could make money off of him. It isn't right to do that to him and his family.

[Los Gatos]

Yep! They let him play in one game and strung him along to think he has been cleared, simply so they could make money off of him. It isn't right to do that to him and his family.

How does the NCAA make money off of him in the single game he has player? Was that game even on TV?

In any case, it reminds me of the old saying about don't attribute to malfeasance what can easily be explained by incompetence.

[matt colvin]

Yes, he has helped the NCAA advertise the season, they did have a televised game which they won, they sold season tickets based on James being on the team and eligible, they have made a splash in college basketball and have a sizable preseason ranking.

It hasn't been Zion-esque but he absolutely has made a difference already. That difference has helped produce profits.

[matt colvin]

How does the NCAA make money off of him in the single game he has player? Was that game even on TV?

In any case, it reminds me of the old saying about don't attribute to malfeasance what can easily be explained by incompetence.

I hope I don't come off as though I'm supporting the wrongdoing that is here...I am annoyed that the NCAA would allow him to play at all. This is not new information.

As for the issue of incompetence and malfeasance, there's probably some of each at play here. I would think that Penny "guaranteed" some recruits when he made a pitch for the job, and you know Wiseman had to be a part of why they hired him and the timing of such.

[Lighthouse]

I hope I don't come off as though I'm supporting the wrongdoing that is here...I am annoyed that the NCAA would allow him to play at all. This is not new information.

As for the issue of incompetence and malfeasance, there's probably some of each at play here. I would think that Penny "guaranteed" some recruits when he made a pitch for the job, and you know Wiseman had to be a part of why they hired him and the timing of such.

I didn't get that impression. As usual the NCAA is a joke. If this kid had come to UK, all this would be worked out a long time ago and he would be fine. Hardaway and Memphis are getting what they deserve at the expense of Mr Wiseman.

[Dwight Schrute]

How dare Wiseman get some help making ends meet. It’s time to burn the NCAA down and start over.

[J.Jennings]

Well well well, what do we have here?

[Lighthouse]

They got an emergency restraining order that allows him to play tonight.

[Lighthouse]

It's also reported that Penny donated money to Memphis, and as a donor he helped Wiseman before he became coach. I think that's the way it was reported. Anybody else hear it?

[Catsrock]

He'll be eligible next week for Duke or UNC. Immediate waiver granted. Memphis May have to reimburse the ACC for loss of revenue for the first 2 games.

[lilproUK98]

It's also reported that Penny donated money to Memphis, and as a donor he helped Wiseman before he became coach. I think that's the way it was reported. Anybody else hear it?

Penny gave $11,500 for moving expenses before Wiseman's So. And Jr. Years. Penny was classified a Memphis booster before he became coach.... hence the ineligibility. I doubt the NCAA rules him eligible.