Report: Kentucky highly touted freshman John Wall may have eligibility issues
By APThursday, October 22, 2009
Report: Kentucky’s John Wall may not be eligible
LEXINGTON, Ky. — ESPN.com is reporting that Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive says there are questions regarding the eligibility of highly touted Kentucky freshman John Wall.
Slive says that there are “amateur issues” surrounding Wall and Mississippi State freshman Renardo Sidney.
ESPN.com reported Thursday that Wall’s issues stem from his relationship with AAU coach Brian Clifton, who was a certified agent between 2007 and 2008. Wall made at least two unofficial recruiting visits to Kentucky during that period.
Kentucky spokesman DeWayne Peevy said the school had no comment, but added all players are considered eligible unless it is otherwise noted.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — ESPN.com is reporting that Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive says there are questions regarding the eligibility of highly touted Kentucky freshman John Wall.
Slive says that there are “amateur issues” surrounding Wall and Mississippi State freshman Renardo Sidney.
ESPN.com reported Thursday that Wall’s issues stem from his relationship with AAU coach Brian Clifton, who was a certified agent between 2007 and 2008. Wall made at least two unofficial recruiting visits to Kentucky during that period.
Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart did not return a phone call from The Associated Press seeking comment.
