Could a key Kentucky addition be declared ineligible by the NCAA?
A potential NCAA rule change could impact the eligibility of new Kentucky Wildcats players. If enacted, the rule may declare Ousmane N'Diaye and Ajsa Sivka ineligible due to their prior professional experience. This situation poses challenges for the team's roster as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- ▪The NCAA is considering a rule that could affect international players entering college sports.
- ▪The proposed guidelines state that athletes who received compensation from professional teams may lose their college eligibility.
- ▪Ousmane N'Diaye and Ajsa Sivka, both of whom played professionally in Europe, could be declared ineligible if the rule is passed.
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