NCAA Denies DeAndre Williams’ Initial Eligibility Waiver; Memphis Resubmits with Additional Documents
Key points:
- DeAndre Williams' initial eligibility waiver for an additional year of eligibility with Memphis basketball has been denied by the NCAA
- Memphis has resubmitted the waiver with additional documents
- The decision on Williams' eligibility is expected soon
DeAndre Williams’ initial eligibility waiver for an additional year of eligibility has been denied by the NCAA. However, Memphis has resubmitted the waiver with additional information provided by their attorney. The 26-year-old forward has been pursuing this extra year of eligibility since May 31 and is now awaiting a decision from the NCAA. Williams and his legal team argue that he received poor advice in high school, which led to his academically ineligible year at Evansville. Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway hopes for an official decision soon. In addition, another player, Mikey Williams, is facing legal issues that may affect his status with the team.
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