UK says former star Eric Bledsoe underwent NCAA review and was cleared academically

UK says former star Bledsoe cleared by NCAA

LEXINGTON, Ky. — University of Kentucky spokesman DeWayne Peevy says former basketball star Eric Bledsoe passed an extensive review process by the NCAA before joining the Wildcats.

The statement comes after a report in The New York Times that the NCAA is looking into questions about Bledsoe’s academic history and recruitment.

In an e-mailed statement, Peevy said Bledsoe participated in the normal academic review process and also an extensive prospective student athlete review by the NCAA Eligibility Center and was cleared academically.

Bledsoe helped the Wildcats go 35-3 last season, averaging 11.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists. He declared for the NBA draft after one season and most projections have him going late in the first round or early in the second in the June draft.